We all love to read fiction books, they bring us to a new world of imagination and thought. But we should also stick to the realm of reality and read nonfiction books. They give us the insights of wise men and women. Stories of horror, struggle, pain, learning, changing, and a lot more.
Below is a compilation of insightful books that will provide you with the knowledge and new perspectives of life.
- 1. Caste: The Origin Of Our Discontents
- 2. Minor Feeling: An Asian American Reckoning
- 3. The Dragons, The Giant, The Women: A Memoir
- 4. Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir
- 5. The Dead Are Arising: The Life Of Malcolm X
- 6. Vesper Flights
- 7. Uncanny Valley
- 8. A Promised Land
- 9. Me And White Supremacy
- 10. You Never Forget Your First
1. Caste: The Origin Of Our Discontents
Isabel Wilkerson brings a transformative book, Caste: The Origin Of Our Discontents, which contains decades of research and reporting. The book describes injustice and the caste system in the U.S. with the oppression of Black Americans.
Wilkerson compares the aspects of the experience of American people of color to the Indian caste system and Nazi Germany caste system. The Pulitzer award-winning journalist blends history, interviews with experts, and ordinary people who faced injustice to represent the reality of injustice in America.
2. Minor Feeling: An Asian American Reckoning
The book was written by Cathy Park Hong. She explains her experience as the American daughter of Korean immigrants. The series of narratives ask urgent questions about the impact of racism against Asian American people.
It contains 7 essays, she explains the book title under an essay known as “Stand Up” that focused on Richard Pryor. In Minor Feelings, she talks about racializing ranges of emotions that are dysphoric, negative, and therefore untelegenic.
3. The Dragons, The Giant, The Women: A Memoir
She tries to describe her family’s journey as they are forced to leave their homes for safety purposes. She narrates the story from the perspective of her younger self.
4. Memorial Drive: A Daughter’s Memoir
5. The Dead Are Arising: The Life Of Malcolm X
6. Vesper Flights
7. Uncanny Valley
8. A Promised Land
The book is written by the 44th President (2009 to 2017) of the US, Barack Obama. The book is about his journey, starting with his earlier career. It also demonstrates Obama’s intelligence and conscience.
9. Me And White Supremacy
In the wake of the killing of George Floyd and subsequent protests, this book received positive critical reception and entered many bestseller lists.