The Most Inspirational Books [Top 10 – 2024 Update]

Are you looking for inspiring books that really inspire, motivate and move you? On this page you will find our best recommendations in terms of inspiring books that make you believe that can change your life. The books from this list are suitable for both men and women. Read on for inspiring books, biographies and novels for any employee, student or entrepreneur.

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For everyone who could use some inspiration at the moment, we have made an overview of the most inspiring books of the moment. We start our recommendations with the top 10 most Inspirational books of all time. This list has been updated this year, including all the recent titles.

The Most Inspirational Books	Author
Awaken The Giant Within	Anthony Robbins
Screw It Lets Do It	Richard Branson
The Art of Happiness	Dalai Lama
The Four Agreements	Don Miguel Ruiz
The Magic of Thinking Big	David J Schwartz
The Full Life Framework – The Essential Guide	Leon Ho
Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul	Deepak Chopra
The Greatest Salesman In The World	Og Mandino
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff	Richard Carlson
Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard	Dan Heath

The recently updated top 10 list: the best books that are truly inspiring

It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered

Finding it hard to accept life as it is right now? Lisa TerKeurst believes that your faith in God can be a big part of learning to work from what you have and who you are. You can be a better you and help those around you who seem to struggle with life as well.

Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be

In this book by Rachel Hollis you will discover 20 lies we most tell ourselves. Taking the power away of these lies, you can start working with the strategies to develop yourself and continue life with a more positive mindset.

The Power of Your Subconscious Mind

We recommend this book if you are looking for spiritual development. Tapping into your subconscious mind can do wonderful things. Sleeping better, communicating more effectively with people around you, and feeling happier in general are only some of the results you can achieve with learning about your subconscious mind.

52 Cups of Coffee: Inspiring and insightful stories for navigating life’s uncertainties

Once a week for one year Megan Gebhart went out for coffee and talked with people from all walks of life. She talked with children and CEO’s of some of the most famous companies, just to discover other people’s lives and what her new knowledge could do for her. This book reads like one big adventure.

Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts

If you find your response in life mostly being a negative one, there is something you can do. This book by Jennie Allen is written from the perspective that trusting in God is the basis for developing self-compassion. You can relearn and get rid of the negative voice inside your head.

A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story

This is a beautiful story of survival. Even though the hardships the two main characters in this book endure are probably very different from the ones you experience, they still resemble the hardships that everyone faces in life. So even if you will not be fighting real crocodiles or lions, this book will be an inspiration to deal with the cards that life gives you and play your game well.

Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds

If your childhood has not been the best preparation for your life as an adult, you can still take matters in your own hands and do something about it. If you want to shift from blaming your past to wanting to develop yourself, this book by David Goggins will be a true inspiration.

Inspiring Women Today: True Stories of Real Women

This book is on our top ten list, because it can be empowering for women to read about other women’s accomplishments. Every story has its own message, and you can learn from their situation to tackle some of your own problems. If you feel you are stuck in life, this book will get you moving again.

The Mamba Mentality: How I Play

‘The Mamba Mentality’ is the outlook Kobe Bryant had on life and how he played his games on the basketball field. This book, however, is not just about the physical aspect of basketball life; it also emphasizes the mental state a winner must be in to perform the best he can.

Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life… And Maybe the World

Research has shown that people who make their bed every morning run a different kind of life. William McRaven was a Navy Seal, and he shares the ten principles that he found can change your life.