By Gretchen Rubin
Every Wednesday is Tip Day, or List Day.
This Wednesday: 7 books changed the way I see the world.
One of my favorite things: when I read a book that transforms the way I see the world, or the way I see the possibilities of writing. Another one of my favorite things: when I convince someone to read one of those books, and he or she loves it as much I do.
So here's a short list of books that transformed the way I see the world. I could go on for pages, but here's a start, and if you're at your bookstore or the library, check these out:
1. Christopher Alexander, A Pattern Language. I've never been interested in interior design or architecture, but this book taught me how to be aware of why certain spaces are pleasing -- or not. I think about it all the time.
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