While looking over a list of all the books I’ve borrowed from the library in the past few months, I was surprised to discover that I read a lot of non-fiction books. Even more surprising, they span the Dewey Decimal numbers, from the 100s to the 900s. Let me recommend a few:
From the 100s—Philosophy and Psychology: Better than normal: how what makes you different makes you exceptional by Dr. Dale Archer. The author contends that what society perceives as a mental health issue, to be tackled, may in fact be a trait that enables one to succeed. He gives countless examples to prove his point.
From the 200s—Religion: Real Marriage: the truth about sex, friendship & life together by Mark and Grace Driscoll. A pastor and his wife share biblical truths that will help you have not just a good enough marriage, but a great marriage.
From the 300s—Social Science: How to be richer, smarter and better looking than your parents by Zac Bissonnette. Excellent advice for young adults from the author of Debt-Free U: how I paid for an outstanding college education without loans, scholarships, or mooching off my parents.
Also from the 300s--Escape from camp 14: one man’s remarkable odyssey from North Korea to the west by Blaine Harden. You will be mesmerized by this account of a man who was born in a prison camp in North Korea and miraculously escaped. You may even find yourself seeking out more non-fiction works about the Hidden Kingdom!
From the 600s—Applied Science and Technology: Martha’s American food: a celebration of our nation’s most treasured dishes, from coast to coast by Martha Stewart. Travel the country with this lavishly photographed treasury of regional dishes, from New England clam chowder to chocolate bourbon pecan pie.
Also from the 600s—The $100 start-up: reinvent the way you make a living, do what you love, and create a new future by Chris Guillebeau. Countless examples of people who turned their passions and hobbies into businesses so lucrative they quit their “day jobs”.
From the 700s—Arts and Recreation: The world of Downton Abbey by Jessica Fellowes; a book about the making of the show and also about life in England between 1910 and 1920, accompanied by gorgeous photos, both from the show and from the times. Get your Downton Abbey “fix” while you wait for season 3!
From the 900s-History and Geography: In my father’s country: an Afghan woman defies her fate by Saima Wahab. After escaping the country where she was expected to remain at home, to stay uneducated and isolated from men, a young Afghan woman returns to her homeland as an interpreter and cultural advisor to the US army.
Also from the 900s, the biography section, at 920 and 921: The vow: the true events that inspired the movie by Kim and Krickitt Carpenter. I enjoyed the movie, so I thought I’d read the real story. It will probably be a surprise to no one that the movie bears little resemblance to the actual events.
This is just a small sampling of the books and topics you’ll find in our non-fiction section. So the next time you stop by the Weyenberg Library to browse for a great read, don’t just peruse the New Fiction. Cross over to the other side of the rotunda and check out the fascinating books in the New Nonfiction section. You’ll be sure to find something that grabs you.
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