Before my graduation, I am already feeling nostalgic for the perks of being a full-time student. The biggest thing I will miss is my constant exposure to cutting-edge books and information. The best books I have read in the last three years have helped shape my opinions, widened my world-view and contributed to my professional development. Some of my favorite additions to my bookshelf during grad school, whether school related or pleasure reading, are as follows:
- Ecological Economics - Herman Daly
- Just Good Business - Kellie McElhaney
- Five Dysfunctions of a Team - Patrick Leoncini
- Leading Change Toward Sustainability - Bob Doppelt
- Dreams from my Father - Barack Obama
- Three Cups of Tea - David Oliver Relin
- Green Collar Economy - Van Jones
- Cradle to Cradle - Bill McDonough
- Speed of Trust - Stephen MR Covey
- Animal, Vegetable, Miracle - Barbara Kingsolver
- Crimes Against Nature - Robert Kennedy Jr.
- Total Leadership - Stewart Friedman
- Hot, Flat and Crowded - Thomas Friedman
- Cultural Intelligence - David Thomas
- This American Life – True, this is not a book. But it is a fascinating weekly program that can be downloaded to your iPod for your listening convenience on the go.
If you've read even one or two of these books, you can probably attest to the high quality and unique perspective of each author. I encourage you to clear room in your busy schedule to absorb these books, and let me know your thoughts. I would love to hear about influential books in your professional or personal life, as I am now building my post-grad reading list.
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