Top 14 Books About Courage Updated 04 /2024

It's common for people to believe that they must first feel bold and confident before taking the initial move. It's actually the other way around: You have to act while you're twitching. Doing what you're afraid of strengthens your resolve. When it's time to be bold, you must be willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable—and fight the impulse to flee. As opposed to sitting about waiting for a wonderful moment when you're filled with courage, these ten tales of bravery will encourage you to face your fears head on.

Our spirits are stirred and our spirits are inspired when we read the biographies of courageous people like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Nelson Mandela, thus we also recommend their works. These icons' stories inspire us to dream, but they don't necessarily inspire us to take action or accomplish anything. If we want to get down to business, we'll need books written by "ordinary" people or spiritual teachers that are loaded with words of encouragement and inspiration, infused with humility and wisdom. We may even discover a hero inside ourselves by reading these books.

Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead by Brene Brown, Ph.D.

"It is not the critic who counts...the credit belongs to the man...in the arena," remarked Theodore Roosevelt. Author and motivational speaker Brene Brown, a professor at the University of Houston, urges readers in her book Daring Greatly to take a risk and enter the arena, whatever that means to them personally. Recognize that allowing yourself to be open and vulnerable is the fastest way to courage. Brene says that when we dare boldly and openly express our feelings and experiences, we discover a life of significance and humanity that we can all share.

"Sometimes when we venture to walk into the arena, the biggest critic we confront is ourselves."

Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man and Life’s Greatest Lesson by Mitch Albom

Journalist and novelist Mitch Albom looked to his college professor Morrie Schwartz for advice and guidance when it came to his work as a sports columnist. When Mitch comes across Morrie 20 years later, he records the life lessons and wisdom he offers with him during his final months of life. When Morrie says, "Do the things that come from the heart, you're giving yourself a gift of courage." Nothing about the experience will disappoint you. I promise I won't make you jealous in any way shape or form. The things that belong to someone else will not be a source of longing for you. Contrary to popular belief, you will be astonished by the response.

People don't feel good about themselves because of the culture we have here." If the culture doesn't work, don't buy it, you must be strong enough to speak. "

 

The Light of the World: A Memoir by Elizabeth Alexander

Elizabeth Alexander, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated poet and Pulitzer Prize finalist, loses her spouse in a freak accident and sets off on a search for meaning. Love, art, family, and community are all celebrated in this touching story.

"Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror," are wise words. Continue on your path. There is no such thing as a final feeling. Don't let me slip away from you. The country they call life is nearby. Its gravity will reveal itself to you. Give me a hand," he says.

The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch

When he presented his final lecture, "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams," Carnegie Mellon professor Randy Pausch was diagnosed with terminal cancer. I highly recommend The Last Lecture to anyone who wants to learn more about the importance of time and overcoming hurdles in order to follow their aspirations. The desire to truly live will be reignited once you've finished this book.

There is a purpose behind the brick walls. We're not being barred entry by the high brick walls. In order to show us how much we desire something, stone walls have been placed around us."

The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer

Michael Singer, a spiritual teacher, teaches us how to let go of our negative thoughts and expand our consciousness via meditation and mindfulness. Learn to harness your own inner power and expand your perceptions of your own potential.

When it comes to inner freedom, only you can take it away or give it to yourself. "No one else can do it."

When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

Paul Kalanithi, a neurosurgeon, has always worked hard for his future and put it on hold until he was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer as a patient. His poignant book examines the meaning of life and what death can teach us about the art of being alive. This book will leave you "stunned and hopeful at the same time," according to one reviewer.

Death can be unpleasant, but there is no other way to live.

The Places that Scare You:A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times by Pema Chodron

Pema Chodron, a Tibetan Buddhist nun from the United States, says that we have the choice of letting our life make us bitter or better. We have the choice of hiding in fear or becoming more sensitive and caring. Connect with others by embracing your flaws and realizing that you are good enough just the way you are.

'To be totally alive, fully human, and thoroughly aware is to be repeatedly tossed out of the nest. To truly live is to constantly remain in a state of limbo, to treat each moment as if it were your first. In order to live, one must be willing to die a thousand times over.

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

His goal was to write a book on his own life as a person who waited too long to pursue his dreams because of the belief that they were unreachable. It was The Alchemist, an Andalusian shepherd boy's mystical quest for worldly richness that he penned instead, and it became a worldwide success. We learn about the importance of listening to our inner voice and heart via his experience. After reading this awe-inspiring classic, you'll be inspired to chase your aspirations.

"Don't succumb to your anxieties. In order to communicate with your heart, avoid doing so."

Sit, Walk, Don’t Talk: How I Survived a Silent Meditation Retreat by Jennifer Howd

Jennifer Howd takes us on a journey to a silent meditation retreat in her debut memoir, Sit, Walk, Don't Talk. As she fights her inner critic, you'll get an inside look into her thinking. She takes the reader on a personal journey inside her mind and shows us the emancipation that comes from accepting our imperfect selves with compassion, wisdom, and humor.

You don't have to go away for days on end, but simply sitting still and being quiet and letting yourself to beand notdois so important on so many ways. I know, it's a radical thought these days since we're so occupied," she said.

#GIRLBOSS by Sophia Amoruso

#GIRLBOSS, despite being a breezy read, is serious about empowering women. The author Sophia Amoruso can inspire you if you've ever felt that your route to success has been littered with mistakes and doubters. Sophia was broke and directionless in her early twenties when she started selling vintage clothing as a pastime. With more than 350 people, Nasty Gal has grown to a $100 million dollar apparel shop under her leadership as the company's CEO and creative director. Her story of accomplishment will serve as an example for you.

By not caring too much about what other people think of you, you can save a lot of time in any situation in life. You'll have an easier time getting through life if you can grasp that concept early on."

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