Who am I?
As a co-founder of Mindvalley, one of the world’s biggest platforms for personal growth and transformation education, I have dedicated over 20 years of my life to this industry. I have worked with some of the world’s best authors and speakers, and I have witnessed transformation in millions of our students. One of the very common questions that I get is “What is your book recommendation?” And my answer never fails to surprise the inquirer.
Kristina's book list on personal growth and transformation
Discover why each book is one of Kristina's favorite books.
Why did Kristina love this book?
Well, pretty much anything by this true philosopher is a source of wisdom and personal transformation.
Not only are his books deeply philosophical, they are also a kind of catalyst for your current state of emotional well-being. If all you see is doom and gloom, I will strongly recommend talking to your therapist.
The unexpected twist about Dostoyevski is that he was profoundly optimistic and kind in his way of handling his storylines.
The Idiot
Why should I read it?
4 authors picked The Idiot as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.
What is this book about?
Translated by Constance Garnett, with an Introduction and Notes by Agnes Cardinal, Honorary Senior Lecturer in Comparative Literature at the University of Kent.
Prince Myshkin returns to Russia from an asylum in Switzerland. As he becomes embroiled in the frantic amatory and financial intrigues which centre around a cast of brilliantly realised characters and which ultimately lead to tragedy, he emerges as a unique combination of the Christian ideal of perfection and Dostoevsky's own views, afflictions and manners. His serene selflessness is contrasted with the worldly qualities of every other character in the novel. Dostoevsky supplies a harsh indictment of…