8 books to read with a solid mind 1. The Autobiography of Malcolm X Malcolm X and Alex Haley, Ballantine Books, 1999, “This book pricked my consciousness and showed me the power of transformation and personal accountability.” 2. As a Man Thinketh James Allen, Cosimo Classics, 2005, “This was the first book that helped me explore the idea of positive thinking and thinking into existence the future we want for ourselves.” 3. Plato: Republic Plato, Hackett Publishing Company, 1992, “Socrates’ dialogues opened up my mind to the power of questions and examining our lives.” 4. The New Jim Crow Michelle Alexander, The New Press, 2012, “Alexander tackles the hard-hitting issues of race, power and the historical context of the prison system. Her acute analysis of race and sentencing disparities cuts to the heart of the prison boom.” 5. The Miracle of Mindfulness Thich Nhat Hanh, Beacon Press, 1999, “This book has been an invaluable tool during my transition back into society, reminding me to be present in the moment, even when those moments are uncomfortable.” 6. How To Be Black Baratunde Thurston, HarperCollins, 2012, “This refreshing take on race is inspiring, insightful and funny enough to make you read it over and over.” 7. Houses of Healing Robin Casarjian, The Lionheart Foundation, 2001, “This book guided and supported me in confronting issues I struggled with in my personal life, like child abuse, being a victim of gun violence, and drug addiction.” 8. The Prisoner’s Wife Asha Bandele, Washington Square Press, 2000, “A very inspiring story about love and relationships that develop under dire circumstances. A beautiful expression of the human spirit and heart triumphing
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