<p>What is one book that you think every young person should read before graduating from college? This can be a book that encouraged you, gave you a new perspective on the world, provided good advice, or touched you in a way that fews books have? Also, why do you like this book so much. </p>
<p>(Although I asked for one book, feel free to include more.)</p>
<p>A boatload of advice on how to survive in the workplace.</p>
<p>Anything by Scott Adams… Seriously. Before your soul is sucked from your body, prepare for corporate life by studying Dilbert. Adams doesn’t have to make up his comic strip. He gets ideas from the downtrodden office workers of the world. He may exaggerate for comic affect, but the underlying truth remains like a scar after surgery. Laugh you will; just don’t strain your sutures.</p>
<p>Reviewing the literature of workplace culture, remember: happy, inspirational books are written by successful CEO’s like Jack Welch (GE). You are not “Jack Welch”. Best selling corporate workplace books are based on dysfunction. The marketplace has “spoken”. “It is your destiny.”</p>
<p>Hint: Never let your boss see you “roll your eyes”.</p>
<p>Every new grad should read a good book on how to manage their money. College Students and especially new grads unfortunately get into financial troubles quickly. Most young adults need to understand basic money management, and how to establish and live within a budget. There are many good books which cover these topics.</p>
<p>David Copperfield</p>
<p>I think it depends on their major and future career field. Someone who plans to become a teacher for example should read these books:
The Water is Wide by Pat Conroy,
Among Schoolchildren by Tracy Kidder to name a couple.</p>
<p>If they’re going to teach at the middle or high school levels they should read A Tribe Apart and South of Heaven. They could also try Frank McCourt’s book Teacher Man and Patrick Welsh’s Tales out of School.</p>
<p>bump…it does not have to be major specific.</p>
<p>As previous posters have told you, it is hard to pick one book. It depends on a student’s past knowledge and future plans.</p>
<p>However, in general, I would recommend a book related to kindness and compassion. The particular one should probably relate to a person’s spiritual beliefs.</p>
<p>Another book should be one related to writing well. That is becoming a lost art with the Internet and email.</p>
<p>The Prince, Machiavelli</p>
<p>Of Human Bondage, by W. Somerset Maugham. </p>
<p>Perfect for anyone seeking their life’s path.</p>
<p>The Rhythm of Life, By Matthew Kelly</p>
<p>The Iliad – beginning of Western culture and filled with admiration for the “enemy”. If Homer can do it, so can we.</p>
<p>Hocus Pocus, Kurt Vonnegut. Explores the relationship of class, education, war and society.</p>
<p>“West With The Night”</p>
<p>Authorship: Disputed </p>
<p>nuff said…</p>
<p>Nobody mention the book of Ecclesiates in the Old Testament, or how about the any of the four Gospels ?</p>