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"A man who does not read, has no advantage over an illiterate man" - Mark Twain

Whether it is fiction or a technical book, literature is still one of the best ways for human beings to learn, reflect, and develop.

When we are sitting there with a book before our eyes, we look inside ourselves and project our creativity and imagination to bring those words to life. It is a process of intellectual and personal maturation.

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For those of you who are not used to reading and want an indication of where to start, we have put together a list of 50 books that every man should read:

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The Definitive Guide Not to Break Your Face: (or At Least Try to) - the MHM book

The best advice doesn't always come in kind words and good luck pats on the back. Sometimes what you really need is a good slap in the face to wake up to life. And that's what this book is about.

Not to attack people gratuitously, but rather to raise your attention to some good lessons in life that you may have overlooked. Or even heard, but missed because you were distracted by the song of the moment or a new video on YouTube.

This book is an invitation to pay attention to this good advice again, to sit down and reflect on some mistakes you have made - or might make - that could have easily been avoided. And who knows, maybe you can avoid future mistakes and live a lighter life?

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Fiction

Lord of the Flies - A group of children end up isolated on a desert island. A visceral look at the human condition and how thin the line is between civilization and our animal instinct.

The Heart of Darkness - Set during the 19th century, a man must steer a steamboat upstream into the interior of the Congo to find a lost commander.

The Thing - It is no wonder that Stephen King is one of the great masters of horror. In this book, he narrates the saga of a group of friends at two points in time, when they were young and now adults, and their struggle against an evil that lives underground in the city of Derry.

Essay on Blindness - What would happen if humanity went blind? The book follows a group that is quarantined inside a building and begins to see up close what the real human essence is.

The Unbearable Lightness of Being - Set during the 1960s, the book tells the love stories of four people during the Russian invasion of Czechoslovakia. The story is a reflection on Nietzsche's Eternal Return and the conflicts between lightness and heaviness, commitment and freedom.

1984 - A world that is ruled by a totalitarian state, where everything is done collectively, with no room for individual choices. In this scenario, a man tries to rebel against the system.

High Fidelity - One of Nick Hornby's most famous works, the book tells the story of a record store owner who, after being dumped by his girlfriend, goes after his old loves to find out what went wrong.

The Backpacker's Guide to the Galaxy - A classic of comedy books, we follow the life of Arthur Dente, an ordinary Englishman who led a quiet life until he was taken on a space trip and witnessed the destruction of planet Earth.

City of Thieves - Everything changes in times of war. During the German siege of Leningrad in 1941, during World War II, two young men are assigned the mission of finding 12 eggs or die.

Extraordinary Stories - A book of short stories by Edgar Allan Poe features stories that show man's desire to understand more about the unknown.

The Portrait of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde's absolute classic, tells the story of a young man in love with his own appearance who gets a painting that ages in its place while he remains eternally young.

Animal Revolution - All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others. On a farm, a group of animals decides to rebel and take the place of humans. A criticism of socialism and communism.

The Godfather - The book that gave origin to the movie is a must for fans of the Corleone family. In its pages we find some extended passages, get to know in depth some of the characters and how the mafia works.

Dom Casmurro - A powerful narrative about jealousy and obsession. Bento marries Capitu, but spends his life seething with jealousy because he thinks his beloved is having an affair with his best friend Escobar.

Capitães da Areia - Every child has the right to be a child, but not all of them are able to practice it. The book portrays the daily life of a group of street kids who try to survive by playing, mugging, and everyday life in Salvador.

The Great Gatsby - What is missing for a "man who has everything"? A rich man lives a luxurious life giving sumptuous parties attended by the upper class of the 1920's. However, he hides a great interest in the beautiful Daisy Buchanan.

The Stranger - Albert Cums' The Stranger shows an ordinary, otherworldly man who has to travel to Algeria for the burial of his mother. After the ceremony, he kills a man. A plunge into the human condition in modern society.

For Whom the Bells Toll - The book tells the story of a young man who is given the mission to blow up a bridge during the Spanish Civil War. A story about death and human cruelty during times of war.

One Hundred Years of Solitude - The work tells the story of several members of the Buendía family as they try to live in a region marked by violence and truculence. All the characters are bound together by the loneliness they feel.

Lolita - A story about passion and the ruin of a 40-year-old French teacher who falls in love with his twelve-year-old stepdaughter.

The Little Prince, a classic of children's literature, shows how the world is seen through the eyes of a naive and pure child, and how as we become adults we become more skeptical and stop giving value to the little things in life.

Non Fiction

127 Hours - The true story that gave rise to the movie about a climber who gets trapped by his arm between a rock and a cliff. The author brings up everything that went through his mind before he took the extreme action that allowed him to stay alive.

The Art of War - Sun Tzu's work on military strategies can be applied in the most diverse corners of life: professional, personal, and loving. Required reading.

A Brief History of Time - The book written by Stephen Hawking guides the reader in the search for answers to some of mankind's biggest questions: What is the origin of the universe? What is time?

The Prince - Machiavelli's work talks about the relationship between power and politics. After all, do the ends justify the means?

The Diary of Anne Frank - A diary written by a girl that portrays the drama of her Jewish family trying to hide from the Nazis during the invasion of the Netherlands.

Band of Brothers - Company of Heroes - Based on real testimonies, the book tells the story of Easy Company, the 506th parachute infantry regiment of the U.S. Army during World War II. The team was down 150% in men and is considered to this day one of the most elite troops of the conflict.

Bury My Heart at the River Bend - A sad historical record of how American Indians were slowly massacred by the United States government.

The Hero of a Thousand Faces - All stories are one. Joseph Campbell's book shows the similarities between the most diverse stories written through the generations, from the Holy Bible to fairy tales.

Kama Sutra - The ancient Indian text is one of the definitive works on sexual behavior and love.

Hell's Angels: Fear and Delirium on Two Wheels - Written by Hunter S. Thompson, the work of new journalism gives a visceral account of daily life in a suburban motorcycle gang in the United States.

Biographies

Vale Tudo - Book narrates the work of one of the greatest and most controversial figures of Brazilian music: Tim Maia

Pornographic Angel - Roy Castro dissects the life of Nelson Rodrigues and some of his family members like Mario Filho, during Rio de Janeiro in the 20th century.

Arnold Schwarzenegger: The Unbelievable Story of My Life - From a small rural town in the Austrian countryside to becoming governor of California, the book tells the story of one of the most charismatic and controversial figures in the world of film, bodybuilding, and politics.

Nothing Censored - The ultimate icon for men, Clint Eastwood has a successful career as an actor, director and film producer. The book brings you the high and low points of his life.

For the businessman

The Power of Habit - Book points out the psychological mechanisms of habit and shows how to transform them to help you succeed in life and at work.

Rich Dad, Poor Dad - With greater financial intelligence many common problems of everyday life can be solved. The book discusses the need to think about planning personal finances.

The Blue Ocean Strategy - This book shows how to create new markets and make the competition irrelevant.

The Turning Point - The book looks at how some products or ideas become a success and what factors make an idea work.

The Drunkard's Walk - The American physicist Leonard Mlodinow, author of the work, explains why people have difficulties in dealing with chance. For Armond, the reading is indicated because many people don't know what to do when something happens that was not in the company's plans. "Many have a rational vision, but the entrepreneur has to learn to deal with chance. Since chance happens," says the professor.

Geração de Valor - Book written by Flavio Augusto, brings a series of lessons and reflections for those who want to be successful in their professional or entrepreneurial lives.

The Entrepreneur's Black Book - The focus of the book is to talk about failure. It looks at some cases when entrepreneurs have failed to achieve their goals.

Business Model Innovation - Business Model Generation - The book brings several tools for the executive or entrepreneur to find a business model that best suits his company.

Turning Sweat into Gold - One of the greatest coaches in the history of Brazilian sports, Bernardinho, talks about leadership and the importance of having a good team to achieve success.

The Monk and the Executive: A Story about the Essence of Leadership - The book brings a series of lessons and reflections about what it is to be a good leader.

Self-help and personal growth

How to Make Friends and Influence People - One of the most famous books of its kind is a guide to understanding human behavior and teaches the best way to deal with people in personal and professional life.

The Game: The Seduction Bible - One of the greatest books on seduction, the book teaches the best techniques to learn how to change your attitude and start getting along with women.

How to Worry Less about Money - This one gets straight to the point and analyzes the way we relate to money and what it means in our lives.

Emotional Intelligence - The book talks about a series of researches that prove that a person's intelligence is responsible for only a part of his successes. The rest comes from the ability to deal with people and manage teams.

Who Moved My Cheese? - The book teaches how to deal with change in order to live with less stress and achieve more success at work and in personal life.

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