Words of Wisdom
A Collection of Inspiring Advice and Life Lessons
Whether you’re facing difficult life choices or just need a little inspiration, these thought-provoking books, speeches, and letters will provide you with motivation and guidance. Our best advice? Pair your reading with one of our curated vocabulary lists to ensure you don’t miss a single word.
Life Is So GoodGeorge Dawson, who lived from 1898 to 2001 and learned to read at the age of 98, reflects on the life lessons he learned over the course of the 20th century.
Tuesdays with MorrieIn this work of nonfiction, Mitch Albom reconnects with a favorite college professor and learns valuable lessons in the last months of the elderly scholar's life.
Letters to a Young PoetTranslated from the original German by Stephen Mitchell, this collection of letters explores the poet's craft and relationship to the world.
The Last LectureAfter being diagnosed with terminal cancer, professor Randy Pausch wrote this inspirational book about achieving one's dreams.
Courage to SoarA Body in Motion, A Life in BalanceIn this autobiography, cowritten with Michelle Burford, decorated gymnast Simone Biles recounts her path to becoming an Olympic gold medalist.
UnbrokenLaura Hillenbrand recounts the tumultuous and amazingly true story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner who, after surviving 40 days adrift at sea, became a prisoner of war in Japan during World War II.
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black BoyWritten by a former NFL football player, this book blends history and personal narrative in order to encourage thoughtful discussions about racism.
Between the World and MeFramed as a letter to his teenaged son, Coates's book is a profound meditation on race in American culture. Learn these words from the National Book Award winner.
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