From the profoundly inspirational lyrics of Des’ree in the hit song You Gotta Be:
You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser
You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm, you gotta stay together
All I know, all I know, love will save the day
Herald what your mother said
Read the books your father read
Try to solve the puzzles in your own sweet time
On this page are the books that I have read which have shaped much of my thinking and actions in life. Without them, I would not be me.