Inspirational Books

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Any suggestions for an inspirational book? Was thinking in terms of biographies (maybe by sports people) but open to all suggestions.....

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NMNeil said:

Sir Douglas Bader biography.

Thanks for the suggestion. I think I read 'Reach for The Sky' when I was a boy, and found it humbling. Might be time to revisit it.

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Thanks for the suggestions!

Just checking - I've not come across the Frankl or Levi ones at all, but they sound a bit depressing?

I read 'Zen & The Art....' when I was 14 and found it pretty gloomy tbh.

Maybe I need to reach for the Enid Blytons........

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Thanks again for all the suggestions and insights. Fair point about the need to overcome adversity being a necessary component of an inspirational book.

I read 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving ....' a few years ago and really liked it. I'd like to re-read it but threw it out in a house move a few years ago. The Williams book hadn't occurred to me - I vaguely remember really enjoying a TV documentary about their story a few years ago.

The replies to my original post have helped me to focus on what I'm looking for:

'Can anyone recommend an inspirational book which tells the true story of someone with mental health problems (or a dysfunctional personality) who overcame their innate weaknesses and made something of themselves?'

Asking for a friend, obviously.

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Lee_sec said:

Cant Hurt Me by David Goggins - a true warriror who's been through some tough situations and pushed his body and mind further than most would dream possible

I've read this! The guy is an absolute machine. Great suggestion.

ACCYSTAN said:

Hunter, Hammer and Heaven, Three Worlds Gone Mad - Robert Young Pelton

The hiding place - Corrie Ten Boom

Never hear of these - I'll investigate. Thank you!

aparna said:

I thought of this thread whilst reading the thread below. Pics of cool people, from sports, film etc. I bet their biographies are inspirational.

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

That's a really good idea - thanks. I read one of Michael Johnson's books ages ago and it switched me on to the idea of discipline and hard work. Maybe I just need to reread some stuff.