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Can you tell me more about what interests you?Simona Dimitrova wrote: ↑27 Aug 2021, 17:20 Hi! I'm not a big fan of the non - fiction books, but I'm trying to find some interesting articles. I read the Surviving chaos by Harold Phifer and it kinda made me think that those books aren't that bad. Can you please suggest me an interesting one? Thanks in advance!
I've read quite a few memoirs and the like, so would just lie to narrow down any potential recommendations.
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I also just really love space in general so it was right up my ally XD
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Okay!Simona Dimitrova wrote: ↑29 Aug 2021, 10:13 Honestly, I'm not sure, because I've only 2-3 non-fiction in my life. If you know some book that just scream "NON-FICTION ARE SO COOLL", I'd like to read them
Well, I'll try to suggest some that I've enjoyed, and provide a bit of info so you can decide if they're something you'd be interested in (or not).
Mao's Last Dancer by Li Cunxin
This is the author's autobiography. He grew up under the Mao regime. He was taken from his family and taught ballet, which led him, eventually, to migrate to the US.
Honestly, this is a fascinating look at that time of China's history, but it's also a great story of hope, family, culture clash, and personal growth.
This one may be jumping the gun (I haven't finished it yet), but Stiff by Mary Roach
This one is a look at various facets of dead bodies, from donation to body recovery after a plane crash. It's fascinating, often humorous, in some cases eye opening, but doesn't tend to cross the line into distasteful.
Lab Girl by Hope Jahren
This is more memoir than autobiography. The two most prominent (and most enjoyable) aspects of this one is the unbelievable plant science (trees communicate with each other! And that's just one fact!), and the interwoven story of the author's friendship.
On Writing by Stephen King
Even if writing isn't your thing, this is an amazing book. Especially if you have any interest in his books.
Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin A. Abbott
This one may be a hard sell, but it's basically a fiction written to explain an aspect of physics. Personally, I found it very interesting and still ponder it often. (Not for everybody though.)
Sorry for the lateness of the reply! I've been a bit absent from the site lately.
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They are books that I read at a time when I was depressed. They helped me a lot, I am not into reading non-fiction books, but I loved them.