Know Thyself: Books That Changed Me
In this Know Thyself installment, Carmen explores the books that have shaped her inner life - not to recommend or sell them, but to show how rereading meaningful works can reveal identity, perspective, and joy. She reflects on the intimacy of physical books, the value of reading slowly (especially with aphantasia), and the grounding effect of returning to stories that stay with us.
Carmen discusses four works that continue to influence her: Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist and its reminder that courage and the journey matter more than the treasure; Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet, a lyrical…
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