We asked rising stars from the community to tell us about a book they’ve read and the impact it had on them. We’ve highlighted some of those responses below.

Logan Jean | Founder & CEO of Play That Back FM

A book that I read that had an impact on my way of living is called “The Magic” by Rhonda Byrne, the same author of the best selling book “The Secret”. The Magic is a book that trains your mind on how to be grateful and how to attract good things to you using gratitude. “Whoever has gratitude and appreciation for what he/she already has will be given more, and he/she will have an abundance.” Read more>>

Aya Uekawa | Artist

Tich Nhat Hanh’s Heart of Buddha’s Teaching. It was an assigned book from one of my collage electives, and has been in my book shelf for a decade. I couldn’t understand it well due to my low skill in English and immaturity back then. Also I did not like Buddhism in Japan as it is based on masculinity and institutionalized to the point it lost its original Buddha’s teaching. Read more>>

Kady Bella | Hairstylist/Colorist , studio owner & model

I’ve read so many books & love so many of them. I can’t just pick one to express my love for! First, I will tell you about the book I am currently reading & almost finished with. “Lighter” by Yung Pueblo. This book is about freeing your mind & training it to see things from a broader perspective. The other touches a lot on relationships of all kinds and how to make the best of them. It has honestly really helped me & I am super grateful for that. Read more>>