Sarah Aboje, Author at After School Africa

Books can be said to be a man's true companion through life. There are so many books and so little time to read them all. There are millions of books that have been published in the history of humanity. Surprisingly, more are still being published each year. Books help to simplify our lives and also allow us to learn and gain more knowledge and experience. Books are the main part of man's existence and are needed in the continuous growth and development of our world. Some books are needed for careers and professional parts of one's life. Some books are read for recreational purposes, for fun and to learn from. Want to read more informative articles like this one? Subscribe to our newsletter for more. Why Books Are Important Books are important to our lives in various ways. They enable us to travel to different parts of the world and learn a new culture or way of life without even leaving the comfort of our house. It gives our imagination wings, it also gives us knowledge, happiness, wisdom and so much more which can be earned from reading. Also, books are more than being read for fun, they transform lives. They contain so much wisdom about the world, its struggles, and all other things. They proffer solutions for you when the need arises. Also, they give you a new way and a new perspective to look at things in life and situations. Moreover, good books can make our minds healthier and fit, another great importance of reading books is that it has been known to be great medicine for Alzheimer’s disease. Books also help to improve your vocabulary. That is why, allowing a child to get used to reading books as they grow up is very important. A child who forms a habit of reading books is always better in almost all aspects of their lives. Furthermore, television and the internet have all come into place now, nothing can replace good books. It inspires us, motivates us, and always encourages us. It helps us to always see the right path. Additionally, it makes us understand that nothing is impossible in this world. Reading good books has the potential to upgrade our conviction to match our destiny. 15 Books You Should Read Before You Die Here are the top 15 books you should read before you die and it will help you to choose your next book. 1. Pride and Prejudice The book by Jane Austen beckons you to read it over and over again. This book exposes you to the marriage market of Georgian, England. The book can be said to be a satire on the rigid and shallow class structures. Additionally, the book tells the story of the travails of marriage and most of these things haven't changed much in recent times. 2. Things Fall Apart The book is written by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe. The book allows you to get a clear picture of the African culture and literature. This book deals with the shifting power dynamics in a colonized African country. It talks about civilization and community and adequately explains what it means. 3. The Last Girl Nadia Murad is the author of this book. It is a real-life experience as she narrates the Islamic State’s brutality. She writes as a survivor of rape, a refugee, a Yazidi, and has forced the world to pay attention to an ongoing genocide. The book is a call to action, a testament to the human will and struggles to survive. It is also a great book which is a love letter to a lost country, a fragile community, and a family torn apart by war. 4. The God of Small Things: The book is written by Arundhati Roy. It tells a beautiful tale of caste taboos and what breaking or violating those taboos means in a rigid and orthodox society. She won the Booker Prize in 1997 with this book. 5. To Kill a Mocking Bird The book written by Harper Lee, is a timeless American classic book which is very educational. The book explains the oppressive power structure in America. Although it was written in the 20th century, American society will still seem similar to you even these days. 6. The Great Gatsby F. Scott Fitzgerald authors this book. It tells of the time when American society was steeped in decadence and indulgence. When you read this book, you will learn all about the fragility of the American dream and the lengths to which people can go to achieve it. 7. Lord of the Flies The book is written by William Golding book tells the story of a bunch of school boys on an island and how their decent behavior falls away through the trails of their journey. 8. Americanah The written by the Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Her book tells the story of a young charismatic Nigerian woman who leaves her the comfort of her home in Lagos and faces a world of struggles in the United States. The book captures the hard life of US immigrants and the divisions of a rising Nigeria. This book has changed the lives of so many and because of this Americanah makes our list of books you must read before you die. 9. Middlemarch The book written by George Eliot, is a book that follows the lives and loves of the inhabitants of a small town in England. The acerbic wit and timeless truth of its observations mark this out as a work of a genius and a must-read before you die. 10. 100 Years of Solitude The book written by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, tells the story of seven generations of the Buendia family in a small town in Colombia. The books have a lot of detail and the author is very poetic in the book. This is a must-read book for anyone before they die. 11. Born a Crime Written by Trevor Noah, the book talks of the apartheid in South Africa. It is the story of a young boy who grows into a restless young man as he struggles to find himself in a world where he was never supposed to exist. The book also tells of the young man’s relationship with his fearless, rebellious, and religious mother. A woman determined to save her son from the cycle of poverty, violence, and abuse that would ultimately threaten her own life. Trevor illuminates his curious world with an incisive wit and unflinching honesty. His stories weave together to form a moving and searingly funny portrait of a boy making his way through a damaged world in a dangerous time, armed only with a keen sense of humor and a mother's unconditional love. 12. Looking for Alaska The book by John Green is the story of Miles Halter, who is tired of his safe life at home and he then leaves for a boarding school to experience life more and be safely exposed. Much awaits Miles at Culver Creek, including Alaska Young, a young girl who will pull Miles into her labyrinth. 13. Before We Were Yours The book by Lisa Wingate encompasses the notorious real-life scandals in America. With children kidnapped and sold to wealthy families. It tells the story of a twelve-year-old girl named Rill Foss and her four younger siblings. They lived with their parents. However, when their father had to rush their mother to the hospital one stormy night, Rill was left in charge of her siblings until strangers came in and kidnapped them with force. Wrenched from all that is familiar and thrown into a Tennessee Children’s Home Society orphanage, the Foss children are assured that they will soon be returned to their parents, but they quickly realize the dark truth. Rill then fights to keep her sisters and brother together in a world of danger and uncertainty. 14. The Kite Runner The book written by Khaled Hosseini, is an unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father’s servant, caught in the tragic sweep of history, The Kite Runner allows it's readers to travel to Afghanistan at a tense and crucial moment of change and destruction. It is a very powerful story of friendship. It is also about the price of betrayal, the possibility of redemption, and an exploration of the power of fathers over their sons. The book tells of their fight to keep their love, their sacrifices, and then the betrayals and their lies. 15. We Should All Be Feminists The book by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie gives its readers a unique definition of feminism for the twenty-first century, one rooted in inclusion and awareness. She spoke extensively from her own experiences and her deep understanding of the often masked realities of sexual politics. In addition, it is a great book that talks about who a woman is and all it entails to be one. A great book for all feminists. In conclusion, books are lifesavers, they help to ease your stress. Additionally. they increase your knowledge about the world and also increase your life span. It's been known medically, that reading to a patient in a coma helps to keep the person alive, and reading books also protects one against Alzheimer's disease. Here are our 15 successful books you read before you die. There are several millions of books to choose from and read, create a habit to start reading today and you will feel better and know better. Let's help you. Wondering how to go about your admission processing into schools in the US and Canada? Don't worry! We've got your back! Enrolling in the top universities in the world can increase your chances with employers. Unfortunately, studying abroad can be expensive due to the current economic crisis. But this shouldn’t limit you as there are other options you can explore to enhance your career. MPower Finance and Prodigy Finance are some of the best student loan providers for international students. They also do not require any cosigner or collateral before application. At EdXtra Associates, we can help you with your loan application process. We also provide educational consultancy services for international students to help make your journey easier and faster. You can reach out to us, as we’d love to guide you through this journey. Read also: Top 10 High-Demand Jobs In Canada For Immigrants Top 10 Most Successful Entrepreneurs In The World You Should Learn From Highest Paying Jobs In Telecommunication

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