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Here’s a list of 4 books that I think are not only helpful but important for today’s teenagers. These books contain powerful stories and practical concepts for critical thinking.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
Eventually, every teen will have to come to terms with suffering and loneliness. This book shows how to approach even the most challenging trials of life. Angelou’s memoir of her childhood is heartbreaking, but the strength of her spirit and her optimism and hope help readers make sense of life. Maya shows us that it’s possible to develop something inside that can shine brightly, even in the darkest night.
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
This book highlights a very uncomfortable truth about life: if you want to create something, you will face many roadblocks. Whether it’s naysayers (唱反调者), self-doubt, or laziness, there are lots of things that will keep us from doing what we long to do. Pressfield helps us easily and clearly identify the enemy of creativity, and outlines a battle plan to defeat this enemy within.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
This is very nearly the perfect book for teenagers and a classic American novel. The story is told with such goodness (and warmth and humor) that it’s nearly universally loved. It is so powerfully written that it can actually achieve something unbelievable in its readers: it can build empathy (共情) for the “other”. And if there’s one thing teens need in today’s world, it’s more empathy.
Essentialism by Greg Mckeown
Do you ever feel busy but not productive? Essentialism shows you how to achieve the pursuit of less. The pursuit of less allows us to regain control of our own choices so we can channel our time, energy, and effort into making the highest possible contribution toward the goals and activities that matter.
1. What is the purpose of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?
A. To show how to make a battle plan.
B. To explain why being creative is important.
C. To show how to rise to challenges in life positively.
D. To explain why one should stay away from naysayers.
2. Which of the following helps readers improve their work efficiency?
A. Essentialism. B. The War of Art.
C. To Kill a Mockingbird. D. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
3. What do these four books have in common?
A. They describe the hardships in life. B. The target readers are children.
C. They are based on the authors' own life. D. They tell positive stories.
