4 Books You Need: Volume 1
I'm an audio book devotee.
Listening to audio books allows me to look at beautiful things as I absorb ideas, wisdom, and inspiration. If you also hate screens and love words – Here's the four books you need to consume now.
Big Magic
By Elizabeth Gilbert
Genre: Creative Nonfiction / Self-empowerment
Balancing between soulful spirituality and cheerful pragmatism, Gilbert encourages us to uncover the “strange jewels” that are hidden within each of us. Whether we are looking to write a book, make art, find new ways to address challenges in our work, embark on a dream long deferred, or simply infuse our everyday lives with more mindfulness and passion, Big Magic cracks open a world of wonder and joy.
“I listen to this every week day as I eat lunch. Her words inspire me to use creativity as the gateway to my epic entrepreneurial success. This book feeds my soul.” – AP
The Storyteller:
By Dave Grohl
Genre: Memoir
From the beloved Foo Fighters front man and drummer of Nirvana, a collection of stories that have engaged, entertained, and astonished almost 2 million readers worldwide. Readers praised the book for Dave’s heartfelt, authentic voice, his love of family and music, and the zest for life that pours from every page.
“Hands down the best dude memoire ever written. As a teen of the 90's, Nirvana had a huge impact in the way I saw the world. Dave Grohl is a genius and your life will be better by taking long walks, laying in the sunshine, and grocery shopping while listing to this book.” – AP
Lessons in Chemistry
By Bonnie Garmus
Genre: Humorous Fiction
Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. She finds herself not only a single mother, but the reluctant star of America’s most beloved cooking show Supper at Six. Elizabeth’s unusual approach to cooking proves revolutionary. But as her following grows, not everyone is happy. Because as it turns out, Elizabeth Zott isn’t just teaching women to cook. She’s daring them to change the status quo.
“As a feminist I struggle to find enjoyable fiction with a female voice. I'd rather go to the gyno and dentist in the same day than to spend my time absorbing a story about a toned Miami housewife (with a heart of gold) blowing her husband’s brother at her uncle’s funeral. That's why Lessons in Chemistry is my favorite fiction read this summer. I consumed it in 5 nights while also clocking 25 miles!” – AP
The Hard Thing About Hard Things
by Ben Horowitz
Genre: Business Non-Fiction
Ben Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and one of Silicon Valley's most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, offers essential advice on building and running a startup.
While many people talk about how great it is to start a business, very few are honest about how difficult it is to run one. Ben Horowitz analyzes the problems that confront leaders every day, sharing the insights he’s gained developing, managing, selling, buying, investing in, and supervising technology companies.
“This is a must-listen-to audio for fresh and seasoned entrepreneurs who need straightforward, no-nonsense leadership wisdom. The chapter on firing is required reading for all my clients. Plus, if you love 90’s hip-hop you’re in for an extra treat.” – AP
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