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Kate's Top 3 Nonfiction Books of 2022

For Kids:

Big Ideas for Curious Minds: An Introduction to Philosophy by The School of Life

I loved this book. It gives readers information on philosophy in simple terms and easy to understand examples. There is also information on the philosophers of the world at the end of each chapter.

Chapters include topics like: When Someone is Angry, Maybe it's Not You Who is Responsible; Politeness Matters; Why You Feel Lonely; and What's Fair?

This book allows children to realize why adults and themselves act the way they do and gives them advice on how to handle difficult situations.

For Teens:

Punching Bag by Rex Ogle

All of Rex Ogle's books about his life growing up are heart-wrenching and difficult to read due to the subject matter, but they are highly important books for people of all ages to read. His honesty and rawness about his life story shines light on the struggles that children and teenagers may be facing at home without even knowing. Ogle's book Free Lunch is a must-read as well.

For Adults:

The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams

Jane Goodall's advice about the future of our world in this book is inspiring and uplifting. She makes it seem like all is not lost in the world and we still have a chance to make the world a better and healthier place to live.

I particularly enjoyed her words on the resiliency of nature and the power of the young people in our world. I highly recommend this book!

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There's a Tibetan saying: 'Wherever you have friends that's your country, and wherever you receive love, that's your home.'

His Holiness the Dalai Lama, with Douglas Abrams, The Book of Joy

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--you know what, it doesn't matter what it's called. The important thing is you enjoy it. As fast as you can.

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'When I was young and living in the Potala, there was an area that was very dark, and there were stories about ghosts there. So when I was passing through this area, I would feel something. This was completely a mental projection.' 'No,' the Archbishop said with a frightened face. 'There were ghosts there, man.'

His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, with Douglas Abrams, The Book of Joy

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As I sat next to the Dalai Lama I could feel in his posture and his body language the power of a leader. I remembered how strongly and tenderly he had held my hand the first time we met. His kindness did not in any way diminish his power, a valuable reminder that compassion is a feature of strength, not weakness, a point they would make throughout our conversations.

Douglas Abrams, The Book of Joy

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I was reading The Book of Joy, but I kept getting distracted so I started journaling i stead.

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A chapter about health and mental health in The Book of Joy.