[fellowniusmonk]

I was born with a heart defect, "Cheaper by the dozen" has a twist ending that dramatically changed the course of what I valued in life and spoke directly to me.

Pretty much any well written fiction is worth a read, The Odyssey, Brothers Karamazov and Armor! (for its depiction of ptsd) are also standout favorites.

Asimov series and short stories, Heinlein as well.

And some are were just a sheer pleasure to read as a teen, like the count of monte christo.

There is non-fiction as well, but I'm not sure non-fiction has made me a better person. Maybe "how to win friends"?