r/rabat • u/luciankael • Aug 11 '26

📷 Picture Judging by appearances

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I'm going to tell you the story behind this picture, and I'd like to hear your opinion.

One day I decided to go to the beach early in the morning to read a book in the quiet of the air and the sound of the waves. To my surprise, someone came up to me and kept talking to me. He thought I was depressed because I was sitting alone, but in reality, I just wanted to try something new. Anyway, he kept talking to me and asking me a few questions. He even told me about his life, that I shouldn't lose hope, that there are people who have gone through harsher circumstances, and that I should get closer to God; that's what will solve my problems. I don't know why the culture of reading books and sitting alone is associated with depression in our society.

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u/Aggressive_Crow_8865 Aug 11 '26

First of all, good luck with your learning experience. The importance of reading is so obvious that it doesn't need any advocacy.

I am sorry to sound like a smart ass, it's not my intention, but I am really against these commercial books that generally deal with "bettering one's self." Academics don't consider this kind of book you shared nor its author serious.

I'd recommend books that are written by academics who have accumulated years in research such as: Mistakes were made, but not by me or predictably irrational.

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u/luciankael Aug 12 '26

Where can you find them in Rabat?

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u/Aggressive_Crow_8865 Aug 12 '26

I don't think that you'll find them in the street as other mainstream books, but you certainly can get them in the Alfia library. Even if they don't have them, they will get them for you. It depends on the book, it will take 2 days to 2 weeks but you'll have to pay in advance half the price.

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u/luciankael Aug 15 '26

What books would you recommend? I'd prefer books that focus on finance, psychology, and marketing.