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Humble request: Please read the complete post, or do not read it at all.

I recently came across a quote whose exact wording I do not remember: "The beauty of literature is that it tells you that all your thoughts and questions about the absurdity of life, family, love, friendship, and existentialism have existed forever. Some other people from some other century, from some other part of the world, have also had these feelings, thoughts, and questions, and you get to know about them through literature."

For some reason, I have lately found myself in a state of extreme boredom, though I sometimes wonder whether it is actually boredom or something else. There is an Indian saying that translates to "An idle mind is the devil’s workshop." On the other hand, I have also heard the advice to "embrace boredom."

I quit social media around a year ago, and I do not even feel the urge to use it anymore. Over the past few months, I have also taken up reading and have read around 15 to 17 books, exploring whichever genres interest me. I have come across some great books, too, such as Man's Search for Meaning.

However, every opinion, whether praising or critical, is subjective and inherently biased. Is there anything you would recommend reading during this phase? I am not trying to escape this phase or find a solution to it. It is a part of my life, and eventually, it will become a part of me. Yet, I find myself extremely confused, and I am even struggling to find the words to express what I am experiencing.

There are posts here far longer than this one, but I will keep mine at this. Thank you to everyone who took a moment to pause and give some attention to my thoughts.

There are YouTube videos dedicated to this topic as well, but I would prefer to understand it through a book. I am still a beginner and have read around 15 books so far.

My problem is that, no matter how good a book is, I rarely feel truly immersed in it. Even after finishing one, I can recall the story only in very little detail.

Am I simply overthinking this, or am I actually not reading the right way? If it were just overthinking, then why are there so many discussions and videos about how to read properly and retain what you read?

I would appreciate any advice from fellow readers who have experienced something similar. Thanks!

I was recommended this book with the fact that it is similar to Man's Search for Meaning. However, in the beginning, it did not seem interesting to me, but it gradually became what I was looking for. The book turned out to be a profound book for me personally. Interestingly, I had also read a short book, Why I Am an Atheist, by the Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter Bhagat Singh and the two books present very different perspectives on God and spirituality, I found it interesting to read both and reflect on how people find meaning and strength in difficult circumstances.

Now, about the book: the author mentioned the "divine providence of God" and also some instances where he was nearly killed, for instance, two times when he was working on some kind of electrical work and a couple of times in the mine. I want to know other people's thoughts on these two points.

What significance does this book hold for a spiritual person, and does it hold something for a non-spiritual one as well? According to me, for a spiritual person, it would make their belief even stronger in their religion and their God. For a non-spiritual person, the book can inspire them through the author's perseverance and his dedication to his goal amid all the hardships and hopeless circumstances.

So, according to me, the book has something for a person regardless of whether they are spiritual or non-spiritual.

What are your interpretations and thoughts about the book?

I want to elaborate on what I mean by "similar." As a beginner, I am looking for something relatively short and easy to read (accessible vocabulary and a straightforward narrative). More importantly, I want a story based on a person's life, a historical event, or a specific experience that can ultimately give me a different perspective on life.

I feel that our brains have evolved enough to think and worry about an almost unlimited number of things, but we have not necessarily developed enough perspective to deal with all those thoughts. That is the kind of insight I am looking for in a book.

What I do not necessarily want is another book about someone describing the Holocaust. However, I am open to being persuaded if you believe there is a particularly good reason to read one.

PS: Please read the full post before recommending something. I am 23 M, if that provides any useful context. Thanks ☺️.

I want to elaborate on what I mean by "similar." As a beginner, I am looking for something relatively short and easy to read (accessible vocabulary and a straightforward narrative). More importantly, I want a story based on a person's life, a historical event, or a specific experience that can ultimately give me a different perspective on life.

I feel that our brains have evolved enough to think and worry about an almost unlimited number of things, but we have not necessarily developed enough perspective to deal with all those thoughts. That is the kind of insight I am looking for in a book.

What I do not necessarily want is another book about someone describing the Holocaust. However, I am open to being persuaded if you believe there is a particularly good reason to read one.

PS: Please read the full post before recommending something. I am 23 M, if that provides any useful context. Thanks ☺️.

Pretty much the same as the title, but I want to give a few movies as reference. In A Walk to Remember, Midnight Sun, and similar movies, one of them dies in the end, making the love story beautiful yet tragic. I am looking for more movies with similarly moving and tragic love stories.

I am not looking for contemporary romance focused on sex or physical intimacy. I want something with genuine love and emotional depth and a tragic end.

For context, I am a 22 M. Thank you!

EDIT - when the post is even just a bit lengthy, you get irrelevant recommendations ☺️.

Movies similar to The Bourne Identity?

I’m looking for movies highly similar to The Bourne Identity (from the Bourne Trilogy). I’m not just looking for another spy movie, I want something with a similar pace, espionage environment, good action, and an interesting story.

What I loved most about Bourne was how engaging it was from start to finish. The action felt realistic, the mystery was interesting, and the story itself was brilliant.

I tried Munich because someone recommended it as being similar, but I didn’t really get the same feeling. It felt quite different in terms of pacing and overall experience.

I would consider myself between beginner and intermediate in english and currently looking for books accordingly and apart from books I try to read whatever material I get, be it a tweet on X or an article or comments in any discussion forums. And for reference the books I found accessible to me include Animal Farm, Tuesdays With Morie, The Alchemist, A Little Prince and I am not concerned about genre or fiction and non fiction.

Thank you.

I would consider myself between beginner and intermediate in english and currently looking for books accordingly and apart from books I try to read whatever material I get, be it a tweet on X or an article or comments in any discussion forums. And for reference the books I found accessible to me include Animal Farm, Tuesdays With Morie, The Alchemist, A Little Prince and I am not concerned about genre or fiction and non fiction.

Thank you.

The request is simple I need to get rid of the voice that announces when we try to record any call. I read about TTSLexx but there was a warning that it can collect personal information such as password and credit card details etc, so I didn't feel for this. I need any other safe solution.

Thank you.

In my previous post I asked for the same but did not get relevant recommendations. And by Easy Short Fiction I meant like The Alchemist, A Little Prince, Animal Farm, Tuesdays With Morie. And by Easy I mean easy vocabulary as I am a non native English speaker and currently learning.

For extra information I am 23 M.

Thank you.

As the title says, I’m looking for a good fiction recommendation of any genre, such as romance, crime, etc. Just a few things to consider, the vocabulary should be relatively easy, and the book should be short to medium in length.

For some additional context, I am 23 M.

When I was little, I used to be afraid of ghosts. I'm 23 now, and there have been several times when I've spent time alone in places that most people would find frightening. From those experiences, I can say that I'm no longer afraid of ghosts or similar things, at least to a large extent.

But now I've developed different kinds of fears. I often find myself afraid of things like uncertain outcomes, being judged, or failing. I don't even like asking for a book recommendation for every problem that I think I have, but as long as fear exists in my life, I don't feel like I can live fully.

As has been said, "Fear will lead you to a life that is too small," and "Where fear ends, life begins." They resonate with me.

If anyone understands what I'm trying to say, is there anything you would recommend I read?

Thank you.

When I was little, I used to be afraid of ghosts. I'm 23 now, and there have been several times when I've spent time alone in places that most people would find frightening. From those experiences, I can say that I'm no longer afraid of ghosts or similar things, at least to a large extent.

But now I've developed different kinds of fears. I often find myself afraid of things like uncertain outcomes, being judged, or failing. I don't even like asking for a book recommendation for every problem that I think I have, but as long as fear exists in my life, I don't feel like I can live fully.

As has been said, "Fear will lead you to a life that is too small," and "Where fear ends, life begins." They resonate with me.

If anyone understands what I'm trying to say, is there anything you would recommend I read?

Thank you.

I might not be able to clearly explain what I mean by "philosophical," and I'm not sure how to put it into words. But if any movie comes to mind that you think fits that description, please let me know. I'd also appreciate it if you could say a few words about why you recommend it.

For relevance, I am a 23 M.

Thank you.

I was wondering if there are any practical and effective books to help me master interviews or related skills such as effective communication, social skills, and debating. I know there are courses available for all of these topics, but I'm looking for dedicated books that can help me improve the skills needed in these situations.

Pardon me if my English isn't perfect. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

I was wondering if there are any practical and effective books to help me master interviews or related skills such as effective communication, social skills, and debating. I know there are courses available for all of these topics, but I'm looking for dedicated books that can help me improve the skills needed in these situations.

Pardon me if my English isn't perfect. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Has anybody watched the Phantom. The story is typically a soldier or spy is recruited to kill a terrorist which is a almost suicide mission but the soldier has his personal and emotional reason for this. The movie has good action, little or no romance and a good Story, the ending is tragedic where the soldier dies in the end.

Are there English(as it is Indian) movies with the similar theme.

Has anybody watched the Phantom, an Indian movie. The story is typically a soldier or spy is recruited to kill a terrorist which is a almost suicide mission but the soldier has his personal and emotional reason for this. The movie has good action, little or no romance and a good Story, the ending is tragedic where the soldier dies in the end.

Are there English movies with the similar theme.

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