A Thousand Splendid Suns: made me reconsider how I view and handle my estranged relationship with my mom.

Pillars of the Earth: Aliena’s storyline resonated with me and I was compelled by her ability to overcome significant trials and setbacks. Silly as it may sound, I think of her storyline when I need a little encouragement in my own life.

Till We Have Faces: challenged my view of spirituality and religion significantly, to the point of pushing me away from agnosticism and nudging me towards religion.