3 . Here is a list of books that are thought highly of by millions of readers and also a brief summary of the readers’ opinion on some parts of each work.

The Go-Giver, by Bob Burg and John David Man

I didn’t even expect that such a short book could make a huge difference in my way towards life. It simply explains laws that direct mankind, and concludes that there is always truth in the opposite.

Dao De Jing, by Laozi

Dao De Jing is one of the finest books on philosophy( 哲 学 ) written by Laozi, an ancient Chinese philosopher and poet. It is sincere, exciting and makes you think a lot. Read it and get in touch with the clear understanding that gives you support to achieve your life goal.

The Science of Getting Rich, by Wallace D. Wattles

I had my own misunderstandings of getting rich till I read this book. The book made a huge difference to my life after I discovered the secret to success. Read it and it teaches you how to become rich, not immediately, but step by step.

The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg

I never knew habits played such an important role in shaping our future until I read this book. It says, you are what your habits are, and also suggests the skills to create new habits that change our lifestyles and finally our lives.

The Roads Less Traveled, by Morgan Scott Peck

Buy this book for the path towards understanding in a special way that strengthens your personal growth. This book never gives you easy solutions to the challenges of life; it simply says, “Real suffering is part of life.” and leaves you with better understanding to lead a happy life.

4 . Architect Daniel Libeskind is the designer of some global landmarks such as New York’s One World Trade Center and Berlin’s Jewish Museum. In his new book, he reviews his life’s work and its inspirations — including these books.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll. I love Lewis Carroll; he’s a total genius (天才). His two classic works are children’s books for grown-ups because they show aspects of the creative mind that we all have but seldom use in adulthood. Inspired by Carroll, I make a habit of trying to learn seven amazing things before breakfast.

Ulysses by James Joyce. Joyce once said that if Dublin were destroyed, you could recreate the entire city from this novel. You can’t do urban planning without Ulysses because it is a labyrinth (迷宫) you can never leave.

In Search of Lost Time by Marcel Proust. Proust’s great novel is really a book of reflections about how architecture — our living spaces — creates a blueprint (蓝图) for our dreams, our desires, our emotions, and our memories. Where we have lived, what we have eaten, and what kind of cups we use — all of those aspects are examined here in minute detail.

Emily Dickinson’s Herbarium about Emily Dickinson’s work. From childhood onward, Dickinson collected, pressed, and classified the plants she grew in her garden in Amherst. Through the pictures in this book, you can see how her poetry — all her symbols, all her metaphors (隐喻), the colors she mentions — mirrors nature. You don’t even have to read her poetry to see what a great artist she was.