Whats A Good Book To Read

What's a good book to read that is very old but still very applicable to today?

Not so old. But yes, these all worth reading. :)Some of BEAUTIFUL lines from Everyone has a story.

What is a good first book to read?

That depends on whether the person is an adult or a child. Although a lot of adults enjoy children’s books. Tastes have changed too. I read books at a very young age. I remember my favourite book was “Heidi” about a young Swiss girl who goes to stay with her grandfather in the Alps.Find out what the child/adult is interested in and try to find a book that will hook them into reading. A lot of Children like fantasy, so you could try “Harry Potter”. Books I read from my era were “Pollyanna”, “Anne of Green Gables”. Some children may enjoy those stories though times have changed somewhat.I do know you are not supposed to gender stereotype people but a lot of boys will read books about super heroes, cars, adventure tales. Another topic children like to read about is animals. As a small girl I would read everything I could about horses. I loved them. “Black Beauty” by Anna Sewell I think.It depends on the person’s reading level. Some children find “wordy” books a bit daunting. My niece had a lot of trouble reading when she was little. I got her onto reading “Dr. Seuss” books. Today she loves reading and she is a qualified registered nurse.Don’t be patronising with children or adults either. If they read anything that is good (I don’t mean the evil stuff). If you like “highbrow” literature, such as Jane Austen your children may not. I remember being grown up and reading my small children “James and the Giant Peach” by Roald Dahl. I laughed and laughed. It was so funny.There is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ book to start off reading. All reading is good, unless it contains themes, topics that are too disturbing for the person, be they child or adult.

Whats a good book to read after reading the books "How to Win Friends and Influence People" and "The Inner Game of Tennis"?

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What's a good book to read to gain intelligence?

When I first read the question , my first thought was why me ? I am not that intelligent neither have I read any book to gain intelligence. The question made me to look up the definition of intelligence .Usually if I do not know the answer , I will ignore the question , but your question made me think .I have never read a book to gain intelligence. Studies and related books may be for better understanding.But rest of the books , I read because I like reading about it.I would suggest you to read something related to your interest. I mean , you like world war , read books about that , what strategy they used etc. Know thoroughly about the event .May be you can read some crime novels to get to know how they are solving , I mean we might have overlooked some incident but the author will link it up beautifully .Read Agatha Christie , Sidney Sheldon, Jeffery Archer books . I mean these are some of the suggestions.I will recommend you to solve logical reasoning puzzle regularly. It will stimulate your brain . Slowly we will develop the out of box thinking habit.I hope it helps you.

What is a good book to read if I want to learn about Islam?

The Teachings of Quran (a summary of sorts of the religion's holy book) could be a good place to start.A short add on (not essential in the answer to your question):Two of my batchmates are Muslims. Such a small sample cannot and should not be taken as a guiding example to judge Muslims, and I have always made myself keep my observation of them independent of everything, positive or negative.I have learnt from one of them that Islam is a religion that makes it kind of mandatory for all of its followers to keep aside a particular percentage of their income as aid for the needy and the poor. I have seen this at close range - my batchmate's readiness to help our housekeepers and other helpers (not necessarily belonging to a particular religion) with any of their needs. This has always inspired me to extend any help that I can to anyone in need of it.My other Muslim batchmate I have found to be a little strict in his ways. I, as a Hindu have never felt myself to be shy in going into holy places of other religions or sects. I have had the good fortune and the Almighty's grace with me that have allowed me to be present in places like Temples, Gurdwaras, Mosques, Churches Dargahs (Ajmer Sharif is a wonderful place) and follow their religious practices while being present there. But this person in question has always quoted some reason or the other to avoid coming along with our group when we do visit these places.I am not being judgemental of a religion, and neither do I look at any of the above-mentioned people in bad light, but please while you are reading whatever you go on to read about Islam, try to take away the positives from the text, as against things your interpretation doesn't find favourable to your disposition. I have read one sizeable summary of The Quran and its teachings do honour and justice to the good in a human.I promise I would suggest the same to anyone asking about Hinduism, Sikhism, Christianity et. al.Enjoy discovering about this great religion. :)

What is a good first book to read on Zen Buddhism?

A lot depends on what you want from an introduction -- something that talks about what to expect from a formal Zen practice or something that talks about ideas and applications in day-to-day living. "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind" is a wonderful book, but I suggest it as the second book to read, after you've already tried a bit of zazen. If you have no background in Zen and want readable introductions to its philosophy and perspective, try "The Miracle of Mindfulness" by Thich Nhat Hanh and, including a bit more on formal practice, "Taking the Path of Zen" by Robert Aitken. "The Way of Zen" by Alan Watts is inspiring, but possibly best read in concert with other introductions. Once you have a little grounding in the language and conventions of Zen, several books provide good introductions to its ethical principles and how they're expressed in everyday life: "The Mind of Clover: Essays in Zen Buddhist Ethics" by Robert Aitken; "The Heart of Being: Moral and Ethical Teachings of Zen Buddhism" and "Invoking Reality: Moral and Ethical Teachings of Zen" by John Daido Loori; and "Waking Up to What You Do: A Zen Practice for Meeting Every Situation with Intelligence and Compassion" by Diane Esshin Rizzetto. I can also highly recommend "Buddhism Without Belief" by Stephen Batchelor, which looks at Buddhism and Zen in a way that distinguishes them from our usual understanding of religion. If you're interested in the arts and would like to start out with books that apply Zen principles to things like writing, photography, painting, etc. with or without formal practice, take a look at "Fingerpainting on the Moon" by Peter Levitt (I use it in writing classes I teach), "Wild Mind" and/or "Writing Down the Bones" by Natalie Goldberg, and "The Zen of Creativity: Cultivating Your Artistic Life" by John Daido Loori.    For good narratives by others seeking Zen experience, try "The Accidental Buddhist" by Dinty Moore; "The Snow Leopard" by Peter Matthiessen; and "The Empty Mirror: Experiences in a Japanese Zen Monastery" and "Afterzen: Experiences of a Zen Student Out on His Ear" by Janwillem van de Wetering.