Best nonfiction books to gift this season

[Rodney B. Harden]

Certainly, here are some highly recommended nonfiction books that would make great gifts:

"Educated" by Tara Westover: A memoir that tells the story of a woman who grows up in a strict and abusive household in rural Idaho but eventually escapes to learn about the wider world through education.

"Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari: This thought-provoking book explores the history and impact of Homo sapiens on the world, from our evolutionary beginnings to the present day.

"Becoming" by Michelle Obama: The former First Lady's memoir is a personal and inspiring account of her life, from her childhood to her time in the White House.

"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot: This book weaves together science, history, and the story of a woman whose cells were used for groundbreaking medical research without her knowledge.

"Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah: The comedian's memoir tells the story of his life growing up in South Africa during apartheid, combining humor and deep insights.

"Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants" by Robin Wall Kimmerer: This book combines ecology, indigenous wisdom, and personal anecdotes to explore the relationship between humans and the natural world.

"The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography" by Simon Singh: A fascinating journey through the history of codes and code-breaking.

"When Breath Becomes Air" by Paul Kalanithi: This moving memoir by a neurosurgeon diagnosed with terminal lung cancer explores the meaning of life and death.

"The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls: A Non fiction ghostwriting that describes the author's unconventional and sometimes harrowing childhood with her free-spirited but deeply dysfunctional parents.

"The Wright Brothers" by David McCullough: This biography of Wilbur and Orville Wright delves into their lives and achievements as pioneers of aviation.

These books cover a wide range of topics and interests, making them suitable for a variety of readers. Whether someone is into history, science, personal stories, or thought-provoking narratives, there's likely a book on this list that will make a great gift.