How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie

How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie

At first glance, this book might seem difficult and boring, and have no relation with your life. You might wonder why you should be concerned with how to influence people and win your friends. When you read the preface, you might become surer of your viewpoint. However, the communication skills explained in this book are actually needed in daily life. Think about the days when you tried to persuade your parents about curfew or allowance. This book shares basic, but important methods to do it more efficiently with real examples. It is simple, therefore easy to remember and can apply in your life.

The Shack by William Paul Young

The Shack by William Paul Young

During the long journey of life, almost everyone falls into a time of complete desperation which they cannot control and change. It can be related to your appearance, background, grades or love. In this book, Mackenzie Philips lost his daughter to a serial murderer. He felt a deep depression which seemed hopeless to cure. Then, surprisingly he got a message from his father who had already passed away. He decided to meet the message writer and there, he meets God. You can take the message of this book and realize lessons which are applicable in your own lives.

Stargirls by Jerry Spinelli

Stargirls by Jerry Spinelli

Who are you? What defines you? It can be either a very easy or hard question. In this book, Susan Caraway, the star girl, is not ordinary. Her mind, her actions and even her fashion are quiet far from other normal students. But through the story, she learns how to put herself in the society and fit it. However, she did not completely lose herself. At the end of the story, the other main male character Leo confesses that he often missed her, and he was deeply affected by her. The author wants to deliver a story of how an extraordinary girl learns to fin into her surroundings and yet does not forget to be herself. Through this interesting character’s story, who may remind you of Pippi Longstocking, you can build your own desire to be the kind of person who can leave your mark on others.

Kim Du-hyeon  kimduhyeon51@dongguk.edu

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