Chanelmama blogger, Ouiam Charkani El Hassani shares her reading tips.
If you are an avid reader, like me, you will stick around, as today I am picking some of my favourite books, ones whose authors string words together in ways that amaze me. Some of these books have made me reflect on life, love, friendship, marriage…etc; others are like warm blankets on cold wintery nights, they bring warmth, comfort and safety! So without further ado, here is a list that will lighten your days, like a fresh, cool breeze.
Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes: I loved this book! The spirit, the words, the notions, the style, the ideas… everything is amazing! Shonda is the one behind some of the best TV series like Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, this alone made me want to read her book! Once I started I couldn’t put it down. Her style, what can I say that would do it justice? It is like a dairy-free, gluten-free, GMO-free, natural, yet super tasty ice cream! Yes, that’s exactly it, a very delicious yet super healthy little book!
Who We Were Before by Leah Mercer: A novel for those days at the beach! A sad one though, be warned! The journey of a mother who loses her son. The grief, the emptiness, the pain, and what all this does to a marriage.
Mindset by Dr Carol S Dweck: This book is about how we perceive challenges in life, how our words have a huge impact on our lives and those surrounding us. It also talks about things we think might be a great help in raising children, while they actually have the opposite effect. A very interesting read.
Me Before You by JoJo Moyes: Another sad novel, sorry I’m a sucker for novels that move me and make my heart go through roller-coasters! I know it was made into a movie but my rule is to never watch movies based on books, always read the books first. It tells of love and how death can be the beginning of things. And disappointments and how, in real life, some things are bigger and more meaningful than love. Sadness with a glimpse of hope and smiles that will make your heart swell.
Blink by Malcom Gladwell: Malcom Gladwell is one of my very favourite authors. This book is about how we think, without really thinking. How we take some decisions without really being the ones taking them at all. It makes so much sense, and even though the concept might be a little old or have been discussed before, Gladwell has a unique and special way of giving you tons of information, that will make you think differently.
The Hormone Secret By Dr Tami Meraglia: A must read for all women! It talks about how nutrition plays a huge role in how our hormones ‘behave’ and also how to balance them in order to have a healthy life.
Hope you enjoy the books in this list, as much as I did.
