Growing up my parents and teachers tried to get me to read …… of course I choose to run the streets, play video games, and be an insolent adolescent instead.
It wasn’t until I got older (around 16) I noticed the power in reading and obtaining self knowledge.
Malcolm X: A brilliant Auto Biography of one of the most dynamic leaders in the civil rights movement. Young Malcolm was haunted by the KKK at the age of 6 when they killed his father. His mother tried to keep the family together with little to no assistance raising 10 kids. A heartbreaking childhood would naturally lead to a troubled youth for Malcolm. However, the transformation from chaos and crime to disciplined humanitarian is remarkable!!!
*Its a must read for all my brothers and sisters out there
Rich Dad Poor Dad: The #1 recomm ended finance book to read for young people who need an introduction to the world of investments, portfolios, and financial literacy. A true classic that propelled me to take entrepreneurial action and understand that life is bigger than the “Rat Race” of corporate america.
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The Giver: A dystopian alternative society told from the perspective of a young 12 year old boy named Jonas. In his world there are absolutely no issues, diseases, sickness, or dysfunction. Until everything changes, and he is able to see the good and bad in the world full of problems, pain, but in essence the importance of love and joy.
