8. Between a Rock and a Hard Place, by Aron Ralston
You know the story of Aron Ralston, the man who was hiking in Utah and then became trapped under an 800-pound boulder, which is where he was stuck for 6 days (127 hours to be exact). After days of struggling to survive, Ralston had to amputate his own arm and then hike to safety. The story is portrayed in the movie 127 Hours starring James Franco, but the memoir is so much more moving. You’ll realize that we are all stronger than we could ever imagine and that the human spirit can be so powerful when you need it most. Even on your worst days, this book will make you realize how lucky you are.
