This week is another exciting week with a new prompt from our newest host, Rebekah at She Seeks Nonfiction. I’m not sure I have a good answer for this one, but I’m looking forward to having a fresh nonfiction topic to discuss with all of you.
Worldview Changers : One of the greatest things about reading nonfiction is learning all kinds of things about our world which you never would have known without it. There’s the intriguing, the beautiful, the appalling, and the profound. What nonfiction book (or books) has impacted the way you see the world in a powerful way? Do you think there is one book that everyone needs to read for a better understanding of the world we live in?
I struggle to come up with a specific book when asked for books that have changed my perspective or changed my life. Instead, I feel like most of the nonfiction I read slowly shapes how I view the world. There are a few specific categories of nonfiction where this is especially true.
History
I’ve intentionally been reading a lot of books that try to correct the historical record, especially around the history of race in the US. There isn’t one specific book that has changed my mind, but collectively, these books have influenced the way I see the world and the role I want to play in working towards racial equity in the US. Some of the books that have impacted me the most recently include: A More Beautiful and Terrible History, Wayward Lives Beautiful Experiments, and The Color of Law.
Science
A lot of popular science books cover basic genetics I know and/or regurgitate the same stories over and over. Occasionally though, I find a book that tells some new stories or has some really cutting edge science. Some great examples include: Some Assembly Required, The Code Breaker, and Life’s Edge.
Now I’m excited to check out all of your posts! Don’t forget to link them up at Rebekah’s post.
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