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self-realization

Books about self-realization for readers of all ages.

Cover of For the Love of the Game

For the Love of the Game

Eloise Greenfield

Ages 6–12sportspassion

Cover of Gloria rising

Gloria rising

Ann Cameron

Ages 8–12self-realizationperseverance

Cover of The last true love story

The last true love story

Brendan Kiely

Ages 14–18lovefamily

Cover of Chicken Licken

Chicken Licken

Ages 4–8critical thinkingpeer pressure

Cover of Pinocchio

Pinocchio

Ages 5–10honestyself-realization

Cover of Drums, girls, & dangerous pie

Drums, girls, & dangerous pie

Jordan Sonnenblick

Ages 11–15familyillness and resilience