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11 Books Every Young Adult Needs To Read To Be Successful

Success can be defined in many ways. It's up to you to decide what you deem as successful.

Reilly Nesbitt

Jul 03, 2018

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11 Books Every Young Adult Needs To Read To Be Successful

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Summer is a great time to immerse yourself into a new book. If you're feeling in a rut, need something to do, and are wanting to better yourself, these eleven books are a great place to start.

1. "Year of Yes" by Shonda Rhimes

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Shonda Rhimes, creator of many famous TV shows, writes about changing her introverted self by saying "Yes" to anything for an entire year. Doing this allowed her to face her fears and begin loving herself.

2. "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho

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"The Alchemist" is a book about learning to fulfill your destiny, meet the love of your life, and find hidden treasures in life.

3. "The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts" by Gary Chapman

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Even if you don't have a partner, this book is so helpful in learning how to maneuver through all different relationships in life. It is one of my favorite self-help books and has taught me how to successfully love and be loved in return.

4. "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom

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The main theme of this novel is what people can learn about life through death. It details the story of a professor who has ALS and his relationship with a former student, Mitch Albom.

5. "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up" by Marie Kondo

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This book contains great advice for living a clutter-free life. Marie Kondo is a Japanese organizing consultant that teachers her readers how to see their possessions differently.

6. "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" by Mark Manson

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This book is a wake-up call to anyone who feels like they are caring too much. By reading this book, you learn how to differentiate what you care about and what you're stressing over. It will help you look at the things that really matter in life and work on those instead of unnecessarily worrying.

7. "You Are a Badass" by Jen Sincero

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Jen Sincero has an edgy and motivational style of writing that can be helpful to anyone who is willing to read. Her tone and humor make this book worthwhile. Her words or wisdom will help you become more self-aware, find what you want in life, and figure out how to get it.

8. "The Happiness Project" by Gretchen Rubin

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Gretchen Rubin teaches readers how to change your life. She tested her theory for a year and shares it through stories in her book.

9. "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz

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"The Four Agreements" discusses the tradition of the Toltects, the indigenous people of Mexico. In his writing, Don Miguel Ruiz shows readers how they have been domesticated from childhood and ways to break these guiding rules.

10. "#Girlboss" by Sophia Amaruso

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Author Sophia Amaruso is a successful owner of the popular brand, Nasty Gal. She speaks about her journey and getting where she is now. Amaruso also teachers her readers to learn from their's and others' mistakes.

11. "Adventures for Your Soul" by Shannon Kaiser

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Shannon Kaiser shares 21 emotional explorations to confront the habits that hold people back and teaches readers to embrace their innermost desires without fear.

Summer is a great time to immerse yourself into a new book. If you're feeling in a rut, need something to do, and are wanting to better yourself, these eleven books are a great place to start.

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1. "Year of Yes" by Shonda Rhimes

2. "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho

3. "The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts" by Gary Chapman

4. "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom

5. "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up" by Marie Kondo

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