Read Before You Die: 7 Books That Define a Lifetime

Stories that inspire, challenge, and change the way you see the world.

Published HindenTimes | Aug 2025

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

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1984 by George Orwell

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The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

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The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

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Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

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These 7 books will expand your mind, touch your heart, and leave you with wisdom for life.

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Stories that inspire, challenge, and change the way you see the world.

Read Before You Die: 7 Books That Define a Lifetime

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Teaches us the power of standing against prejudice. You never really understand a person until you climb into their skin and walk around in it.

1984 by George Orwell

A chilling dystopia about surveillance, freedom, and truth. Still relevant in today’s digital age. Lesson: Value independent thought and question authority.

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Lesson: "When you want something, the whole universe conspires to help you achieve it."

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Elizabeth Bennet’s boldness makes it timeless. Lesson: Don’t let pride or prejudice blind your judgment of others.

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Beautiful prose mixed with tragedy and longing. Lesson: Money can’t buy happiness—or love.

The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

Reminds us of resilience during humanity’s darkest times. Lesson: Even in suffering, hope and kindness shine through.

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

Changes the way you look at history and society. Lesson: Stories and shared beliefs are the foundation of civilization.

These 7 books will expand your mind, touch your heart, and leave you with wisdom for life.