Books Every Graduate Should Read
Hayley Dennings
Our recommended books for graduates
Here are some books that depict transitory periods and those overwhelming feelings of not knowing what to do in life, and offer sound advice."Honey Girl” by Morgan Rogers is a coming-of-age story that explores the importance of prioritizing mental health and shares the beauty of found family. It follows a burned-out young woman who must face the results of her abrupt departure from her father’s plans for her life after she drunkenly gets married to a woman whose name she doesn't know. “Transcendent Kingdom” by Yaa Gyasi is a moving novel about a family of Ghanaian immigrants who have been devastated by addiction and grief. It follows a PhD candidate in neuroscience at Stanford University and explores the limits of faith, science, religion, and love.“Maame” by Jessica George is a heartfelt portrait exploring the joys and guilt of finding your own way in life. The novel follows a young woman who is torn between two homes and cultures and celebrates the experience of finding where one truly belongs. “Year of Yes” by Shonda Rhimes, is a memoir by the creator of “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Bridgerton.” IRhimes shares how a self-imposed challenge of saying “yes” to everything for a year helped her work through her introverted nature and helped her become the hugely successful producer and television show creator she is today.“Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius is a classic gift for grads. Known as one of Rome’s most unique emperors, this collection of personal diary entries can be read as a handbook of advice on how to live a productive life full of peace and satisfaction.“Navigate Your Stars” by Jesmyn Ward is an illustrated meditation on hard work and the power of perseverance. With stories of her life as a southern Black woman, Ward addresses themes of adversity and the importance of family in embarking on the next chapters in life.type: embedded-entry-inline id: 2G6WJ3y9ioUv9IQ792YtArKeep reading on Fable
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