7 Books to Read During Difficult Times

In this video, I talk about 7 books — and 7 kinds of books — to read when everything seems to be going wrong. From Stoicism and Aristotle to Viktor Frankl, memoir, whimsical fiction, poetry, and humor, these are books that can restore perspective, meaning, courage, beauty, and even laughter during hard times. Books discussed include: Meditations — Marcus Aurelius Nicomachean Ethics — Aristotle Man’s Search for Meaning — Viktor Frankl When Breath Becomes Air — Paul Kalanithi The Wind in the Willows — Kenneth Grahame My Ántonia — Willa Cather The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared — Jonas Jonasson Along the way we also touch on Emily Dickinson, Rumi, the Psalms, and the importance of writing during difficult seasons of life. If you enjoy literature, philosophy, literary discussion, classic books, existential themes, or reflective reading videos, consider subscribing.