Three Great Reads

Words to elevate ourselves

For this edit, we wanted to share with you some other kind of literature... vibrant, inspiring yet realistic, self development books can help the best of us reflect on our lives. We hope that our three picks will enable you to take a step back, and contemplate « your » big picture.

“Outliers”; Malcom Gladwell

Written by Malcom Gladwell, this mind blowing piece examines the factors that leads some of the most successful individuals we all know right to the top. From Canadian ice hockey players, to Bill Gate and the Beatles, the author and journalist answers to what makes high-achievers different with a very thorough analysis of their cultural, socio-political backgrounds. An entertaining way to uncover the story of success! 

“Big Magic”; Elizabeth Gilbert

While Elizabeth Gilbert’s famous story, Eat Pray Love, was about living a more vibrant and fulfilling life, Big Magic is the essay on creativity which you will not want to put down.

With her usual spiritual yet humorous tone, Gilbert is diving right into the nature of inspiration, giving us some courage to check with ourselves and face our fears in order to live our most creative life.

“The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)”; Philippa Perry

... Or the guide to better relationships... A book for us all: parents, parents-to-be, and even for the people who do not want to become parents at all! Philippa Perry observes the nature of our relationships by explaining some of the fundamentals of child psychology. An open-minded approach to improve your relationships (with your children, parents or even partner) with great tips and exercises to understand your loved ones’ perspective.