Books That Shaped My Perspective

Daily writing prompt

List three books that have had an impact on you. Why?

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Hey…

I hope all of you are doing well…

It has been a while since I’ve read a book,
but It has been one of my goals to start reading books in this year,
which I haven’t been able to pick up in such a long time even though there’s a post it notes that I’ve stuck in my room that I see upon my entry,
but,
Something happens,
Sometimes I’m too lazy,
sometimes it’s just that I don’t feel like reading,
and sometimes the time just flies away once I begin scrolling Instagram,
eating all of my said time…

But,
If asked that what books I’ve read,
that sparked a change in me is these three…

1. The Prophet by Khalil Gibran
   One of those books which was a hand me down from my cousin sister,
   and became one of those books which left me shook,
   from the bottom of my core,
   because it was one of those books which i started reading because i genuinely wanted to read and absorb something good,
   it wasn’t something that I did to pass time,
   and on reading so much and so many perspectives in such a slim book,
   although not easy to understand for a beginner,
   because of the tone its written in,
   condensed into a few pages it was the essence of life and how to live in it…
   
2. Dr. Cuterus by Dr. Tanaya Narendra
   I got this one as a gag gift from a cool friend that I have,
   Dr. Tanaya who goes on by the name of ” Dr_cuterus ” on Ig,
   is a doctor who guides all of us,
   including her 1.8M followers,
   about personal and sexual wellness…
   In her book she talks about things that is kept hidden,
   and often comes at a price that younger generation pays,
   she talks about all this in a fun and easy to understand way which keeps the reader hooked and entertained,
   A must read for each and everyone as they reach at an age where they begin to question these things where parents cannot or wont talk about it with their children…
   
3. A mix of religious books
   The third according to me is mix of religious books,
   A Quran which I bought as a gift when I went to Old Delhi on a trip with an old friend of mine,
   A Bible which I picked up as one of my friends was leaving the state as his father’s job shifted to another state,
   causing him to pack and move all of his stuff,
   from which he gave me a parting gift (kind of)…
   

A mix of books that gave me a perspective,
and exposure that no other soul can,
forever grateful for them I am and I shall be…

Cheers 🥂

Love Waakiye 🤍