Why do young people read more? Clinical psychologist Meg Jay said: "It is extremely important for a person to be in his twenties. During this period, people's personality and world outlook tend to be complete. If you have not established your own complete and independent world outlook before the age of 30, then you are doomed to fail. "
Her words are intended to remind young people to read more.
So, what books should we read while we are young? Intensive reading has selected five books that young people must read from five fields.
Get to know historical writers |
Huang Renyu is a visiting associate professor at Columbia University and a researcher at the Institute of East Asian Studies at Harvard University. Participate in the collective research of Who's Who in Ming Dynasty and Cambridge China History.
Content introduction |
This book takes the 15th year of Wanli in Ming Dynasty as the time axis, selects six representative figures, such as Emperor Wanli, He Zhang, incorruptible model Hai Rui, military commander Qi Jiguang, and scholar Li Zhi, and combines a large number of historical materials to restore their images and objectively analyze their behaviors.
Recommended reason |
Both the history of China and the history of the world need to be understood by young people in the new era, because history gives people not only a review, but also an experience. Combining the author's decades of life experience and academic experience, this book analyzes the crux of Ming society with a "grand view of history", observes the origin of modern China, and gives people enlightenment.
Get to know literary writers |
Henry. David? Thoreau, American Transcendentalist writer. /kloc-in the spring of 0/845, he built a wooden house near Walden Lake in Concord, his hometown, and lived a self-cultivation life, where he wrote the famous Walden Lake.
Content introduction |
The book records the author's strange course of living in seclusion by Walden Lake, living in harmony with nature, perceiving nature in rural life and remolding himself. Reading this book can bring people into a clear, beautiful and elegant world.
Recommended reason |
Young people should read literature, because in literature and art, we can learn a lot about local customs and culture and enjoy the classic life created by our predecessors. After reading Walden Lake, you will find another way of life, a romantic history between man and nature, a persistent pursuit of ideals, and the eternal hope of human beings to be close to and integrate with nature.
Introduction to classic inspirational writers |
Winston? American writer mu. I used to be a Vietnam War reporter, but later I wrote professionally.
Content introduction |
Forrest Gump is a retarded and idiot in the eyes of ordinary people, but his kind and simple nature, coupled with his unique talent, has made him a college football star, a Vietnam War hero, a world-class table tennis player, a wrestler, a chess master and a business tycoon. He was received by President Kennedy, decorated by President Johnson, and even stumbled upon the truth of Watergate.
Recommended reason |
Sometimes we find that when we were young, we had many ideals, but once we grow up, we don't know what we want to do. At this point, the self-help book is like a bright light, which makes you see the road ahead clearly. So young people need to read some inspirational books. It can be said that the quality shown in Forrest Gump is suitable for all young people to learn.
Learn to manage author files |
Li Xiaolai, a former New Oriental teacher, is now a partner of Laughter Education Information Consulting Co., Ltd.
Content introduction |
This book talks about time management from the perspective of mental growth, pointing out that time management is the key to success. The author quotes some examples in his career, telling us how to open our minds, how to make friends with time, how to understand the significance of time management, and how to make a breakthrough in time management, so as to start our successful journey in life with thinking.
Recommended reason |
Management is a university, and time management is particularly important. For young people, learning time management can improve their minds, see the reality clearly and find practical solutions to problems.
Introduction of celebrity biographers |
Franklin was the greatest American pioneer and one of the founders of American democracy. He was a famous scientist, publisher, diplomat, politician, philosopher and industrialist, and also the leader of American independence movement.
Content introduction |
This book is actually a letter from Benjamin Franklin to his son William Franklin. Franklin casually talked about his successful experiences and lessons of failure. The whole autobiography is neither grandstanding nor domineering, and there are not only sparks of wisdom and philosophy in the easy-to-understand narrative.
Recommended reason |
Any celebrity gradually matures when he is young. We may face their childhood, present or future. Therefore, understanding their past can help us better survive the downturn and reduce the possibility of failure. The autobiography of Franklin contains profound insights on life's struggle and success, as well as various moral truths of goodness and beauty, and is recognized as an American spiritual reader that has changed the lives of countless people.
When your ability can't control your goal, you should calm down and experience it; When your talent can't support your dreams, you should calm down and study. Books will bring you another possibility of life.
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