Books to inspire you to a healthy compassionate life

Books that challenge our beliefs and behaviour have the power to change us

We all have favourite books. Some books explore the human condition, helping us understand ourselves and each other. Other books teach us about nature with fascinating stories of wildlife and wilderness. Books that have the power to change us are those that challenge our beliefs and behaviour. These books can lead us to live a more conscientious and compassionate life.

I’d like to share some of my favourite books in the areas of health and wellness, sustainable and ethical living, wildlife conservation, and family and education. I hope some of these books may help you too.

Health and Wellness

“How Not To Die” by Michael Greger MD

Watching his dying grandmother go from a wheelchair to walking in just three weeks on a plant-based diet (and live for another 30 years) was the inspiration for Michael Greger’s medical career and his focus on educating people about plant-based nutrition for preventing and treating chronic disease.

How Not To Die is packed with scientific research to back up discussion and anecdotes on how nutrition can prevent and treat modern and often preventable diseases, such as high blood pressure…