I have become one of those people who gives my close friends and family book as a present. And I keep giving everyone the same book, because I honestly feel every person on the planet should read it. It changed my life and I think about it every day. It's a nonfiction book called "How to Fly a Horse" by Kevin Ashton.
It's absolutely amazing to read something that put into words a lot of things that were on the tip of my tongue. The edge of my brain. Things I felt were real but couldn't quite articulate. It's changed how I approach problems, how I view situations and most importantly how I will teach my children about the world. It really is that incredible.
It talks about the essence of what it means to be human. Why we are the way we are. I don't want to delve into any specifics right now, because i think i might reread it and do several blog post in the process.
But seriously, buy it and read it. The paperback is $10 on Amazon.