Top 5 Books that Speaks About Morale: A Quick Guide to Values Education

To live a well-lived life, one needs to equip himself with the appropriate tools. One such tool was named, morale – which shared the same definition among terms, like ‘self-esteem,’ ‘confidence,’ ‘spirits,’ and ‘drive.’

Books, on the other hand, are ultimate resource centres. In the context of gaining morale, books offer no exemption: provided below is an extensive list of recommended books.

Each of these entries offers a unique approach on discussing morale (or the lack thereof). Find the book that fits you!

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   What's Holding You Back?: 30 Days to Having the Courage and Confidence to Do What You Want, Meet Whom You Want, and Go Where You Want (2000)

Sam Horn brings home a basket of fresh techniques that will render your bag of tricks filled once again. Hannah Wickford, who featured this book into her list of “The Best Books in Self Confidence,” believes the book would be great for introverts who are looking to snag morale back.

One of its promised goodies includes the following:

“Walk into a room full of strangers and turn them into friends.” 

2. A Song in My Heart

Care for some fiction? Then, try Roma Calatayud-Stocks’ 2011 novel. The main character, Alejandra, brings you into a journey of culture, music, family, history, and passion. The adventure leaves the character changed – part of which involves her self-esteem.

Listed at the #5 of Goodreads’ “Best Fiction Books Promoting Good Self Esteem” list, this fiction work goes to show one of the main keys to securing a strong morale: recognising one’s roots.

3. Unleash the Warrior Within: Develop the Focus, Discipline, Confidence, and Courage You Need to Achieve Unlimited Goals

Another entry from Wickford’s list, Unleash the Warrior Within is a collection of Richard “Mack” Machowicz’s “seven principles of combat” – all of which guarantee victory over fear. These principles had been derived out of the author’s “ten-year” experience as a navy seal veteran, completing missions again and again.

4. Goblinheart

For another dose of fiction work – this time, for younger (and young at heart) readers – do join Julep’s adventures. As a young fairy who seeks to live as a goblin, Julep strikes at the core of those demanding acceptance.

This journey, of course, starts with ‘self-acceptance’ that which presents a firm groundwork for installing one’s self-esteem. The black and white picture book was penned by Brett Axel, while illustrated by Terra Bidlespacher.

Special note: The author uses the terms “fairy” and “goblin” to allegorically hide female and male attributions. The story ranked 7^th in Goodreads’ “It’s Good To Be Me” list.

5. Spoon

Another picture-fiction book that could remind you of those silly moments of envy and self-doubt is Spoon. Written by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrated by Scott Magoon, the story follows the tale of the utensil, who without full recognition of his gifts, obsesses over Fork, Knife and The Chopsticks.

Ranked 10^th in Goodreads’ “It’s Good To Be Me” list, consider this line from the wee tiny Spoon:

“All my friends have it so much better than me.”

The struggle to keep up with the development of one’s morale is unending. Right when one thinks he/she has it, a new struggle comes to challenge it.

Hence, look for more books and read them. You can share your own recommended morale-boosting books or list below!