Edit: sorry about title! Was going to type “helped you on your journey”, but it got long and I meant to get rid of “on”. Whoops!
I’m seeking mainly fiction, but if a memoir was deeply helpful to your journey, I’m not opposed.
Bonus points if the story doesn’t focus on the main character experiencing something externally transitional or grand.
*For example, I’m totally down for a coming of age type of story, but I’d rather steer clear of “so I graduated and moved to a new city” or “I learned about myself through traveling the world”. I’d just prefer the focus was on an internal shift rather than an external one.
It doesn’t have to be inherently mundane, but it *can* be!
I don’t expect anything groundbreaking or life changing, but I’m looking to slowly shift my perspective. However, if you have a suggestion that rocked your world—please do share!;) TIA!
by Secret-RickyGervais
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“Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman: Quirky novel about self-acceptance and human connection.
“The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho: Timeless tale of following dreams and self-discovery.
“The Secret Life of Bees” by Sue Monk Kidd: Coming-of-age story set in 1960s South, exploring belonging and love.
“Wild” by Cheryl Strayed: Memoir about transformative hike, dealing with grief and identity.
“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky: Letters exploring adolescence, friendship, and self-discovery.
Honestly, any Haruki Murakami book will fit just perfectly! You can DM me if you want a title suggestion, I would like to ask you a few questions before deciding. But you can go for Murakami.
There have been many, but the most recent was The Overstory by Richard Powers