Top 5 Books You Must Read Before Your 30's

"Anyone that says they only have one life to live, must not know how to read a good book". Books are the only place where you can examine a fragile thought, an inconclusive idea, an unanswered question. They may have the "why's" of an enigmatic world including the strangest human behaviors and the "how's" of confused decisions that have not yet been taken. Books have the power to produce humongous metamorphosis by guiding you through unknown paths. If you feel that you know what books are about and you find nothing new on the books you have read, then you must consider  writing  your own. But while you make such decision, let me introduce you to the first top five books everyone must read according to my knowledge. These are books that will lead you to self-love, self-confidence and will help you to find the hidden answers that you have probably been asking yourself for many years. 

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

In this glorious piece of literature, Paulo Coelho taught me that when someone really wants something, the universe conspires to make it happen. But this could only be possible when we learn to listen to our hearts and understand the message that goes beyond the words and shows every thing that can't be seen through the eyes. The Alchemist tells us the story of Santiago, a young pastor from Andalucia that left his hometown and life to pursue his dreams. The story takes place throughout a desert in which the author shows all the symbols that reveals the life, the man and the dreams.
Quotes from the Book:
"It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life so interesting."
"Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own."
"Tell your heart, that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself."

Eleven Minutes by Paulo Coelho



This novel tells the story of Maria, a young woman from a Brazilian town whose first osculation with love leaves her with a broken heart. At her innocent age she convinced herself that she will never find true love; on the contrary, she thinks that love is a horrible thing that only produces suffering. A casual encounter with a man in Rio De Janeiro takes her to Ginebra, where she dreams of getting fame and money. However, she ends up working as a prostitute. Once settled in Ginebra, she meets a young artist who will soon change Maria's beliefs about love. Maria will have to decide between two paths; the path to darkness, or risk everything she already has to follow the path that will lead her to her happiness.
Quotes from the Book:
"When I had nothing to lose, I had everything. When I stopped being who I am, I found myself."
"Life waits for some crisis to occur before revealing itself at its most brilliant."
"The Strongest love is the love that can demonstrate its fragility."


The Zahir by Paulo Cohelo



This is a novel about the power of an obsession and the search of a man that tries to recover a forbidden love. The narrator of The Zahir is an international writer who lives in France. He enjoys everything about his fame and money. His wife, Esther is a war correspondent and despite her successful career and conventional marriage, she is going through a personal crisis that does not allow her to be happy. One day, Esther disappears with her friend Mikhail - who could or could not be her lover- the police starts to question the narrator about her whereabouts. Every body wants to know if Esther was kidnapped or if she voluntarily decided to leave her husband. One day, Mikhail finds the narrator and promise him to take him where Esther is. They both embark on a journey to an spiritual and mysterious place where the narrator will discover many things about himself and will gradually get the answers to all of his questions.
Quotes from the book
"The human being have two problems; the first one is to know when to start, the second one is to know when to stop."
"To learn while I am doing, not while I am thinking about doing something."
"If I behave how people expect me to behave, I will soon become their slaves."


The Secret by Rhonda Byrne



This is a must read book that probably many of you have heard about. The author reveals the secret to success in every aspects of our lives. It is a powerful tool to change our behavior from the inside out by changing the way we think about the universe. As you learn the secret you will discover how to be, have or do anything you want. with the secret you will learn that a positive mind brings positive results.
Quotes from the book:
"If you see it in your mind, you are going to hold it in your hands."
"Your life right now is a reflection of your past thoughts."
"If you are complaining the law of attraction will powerfully bring into your life more situations to complain about."

Why Men Love Bitches by Sherry Argov



This is a powerful guide for all women to read. This book delivers a unique perspective as to why men are attracted to a strong woman who stands up for herself. It reveals why a strong woman is much more desirable than a "yes woman" who routinely sacrifices herself. The author provides compelling answers to the tough questions women often ask:

• Why are men so romantic in the beginning and why do they change?
• why do men take nice girls for granted?
• why does a man respect a woman when she stands up for herself?

Quotes from the book:
"It is your attitude about yourself that a man will adopt."
"Act like a prize and you'll turn him into a believer."
"Whenever a woman requires too many things from a man, he'll resent it. Let him give what he wants to give freely; then observe who he is."
PS Note:
The description of some of the books were taken directly from the back of the physical copy. I will come up with another list of books pretty soon.