10 Best Nonfiction Books of All-Time According to Mark Manson — Prepare to Be Blown Away (Like I Was)
Our yesterday is not that different from today
Let’s blow the dust off the old books!
Humans have been the same throughout history. We think we have changed. In reality, we have not.
Today’s booklist will show how similar we are to older generations. You’ll read political tricks from a 16th-century diplomat and roam among thinkers of the past.
Let’s go!
1. Essays by Montaigne
Deep thoughts of a thinking soul.
Montaigne is a 16th-century French thinker, jurist, and author. The compilation of his various essays reflects his deep thoughts about the world.
“I quote others only in order the better to express myself.”
The 107 Essays cover a wide variety of topics. Some of these are solitude, death, science, children, and friendship.
Montaigne is humble. He talks about his poor memory, his inability to manage finances, and that he understands…
