I listened to the audiobook, if that counts, but Total Recall, Arnold Schwarzeneggar’s autobiography. When I started it I was like “holy shit, this is 25 hours? Dude must be milking it”.

Turns out, he actually glosses over a lot, he’s done THAT much in his life, and his drive and ideologies are inspiring. He was raised dirt poor without running water, was in the Austrian military, became a world class bodybuilder, a real estate mogul, a movie star, and a governor.

Just a riveting life’s story.

I can think of a few that I would want others to read. None of them are “feel good” stories and all get you out of your comfort zone a bit.

“Know my Name” by Chanel Miller.

• about how being assaulted by Brook Allen Turner behind a dumpster at Stanfort University changed and impacted her life.

“The White Rose: Munich 1942-1943” by Inge Scholl

• about Hans and Sophie Scholl and their student resistance group ‘Die weisse Rose’, their arrest and execution by the Nazi regime.

“I Am a Girl From Africa” by Elizabeth Nyamayaro

• Humanitarian and award-winning Activist, about her journey from a starving child in Zimbabwe, saved by a UN aid worker, to executive director for UN Women.

Harpo Speaks! - Harpo Marx An amazing story. That guy had a wild life!

Total Recall - Arnold Schwarzenegger Nothing happened to Arnold by accident. He is the ultimate man with a plan.

I liked Trevor Noahs “Born a Crime” a lot. He tells some pretty rough stories in way that’s lighthearted and funny enough to keep you hooked without becoming too shallow to learn something.

I devoured Billion Dollar Loser, about Adam Neumman, and more specifically how he destroyed WeWork.

Also really enjoyed Charlie Chaplin’s autobiography.

Permanent Record by Edward Snowden. You really get to hear just how much the government spied on people and how he got the files. It is very interesting, I do recommend a read!