Writing on X, Ivanka Trump shared the 17 books that ‘formed’ her 12 months of 2025

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In these closing days of 2025, Ivanka Trump has shared her favorite reads of the 12 months on X.

The Planet Harvest co-founder and daughter of President Donald Trump posted an inventory of books that she says "formed" her in 2025.

"Each shifted my perspective, some softly, others profoundly," she wrote. "Some I return to time and again, not only for perception, however for alignment."

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The primary of the 17 books she shared was "The Girls" by bestselling writer Kristin Hannah, a piece of historic fiction.

"This novel is a narrative of courage, resilience and sisterhood set towards conflict," the primary daughter wrote. "It restores girls to the middle of historical past and reminds us that a few of the bravest acts of service are within the shadows."

Ivanka Trump has shared 17 books that "formed" her in 2025, she stated. (Ivanka Trump/X)

Trump additionally shared a traditional of literature, including that every 12 months she reads or rereads books her three kids are assigned in class. She stated this 12 months she is studying " The Odyssey " by Homer once more along with her daughter, Arabella.

"'The Odyssey' honors the lengthy arc of journey: trials, temptation, surprise and the resolve it takes to press on," she wrote.

Extra nice reads from Ivanka Trump The primary daughter shared "Ishmael" by Daniel Quinn, which she referred to as "a quiet, radical dialogue that questions our definition of ‘civilized’ and asks what we’ve traded away to maintain it."

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She additionally listed "The Artistic Act" by Rick Rubin. Trump stated it's a "meditation on perceiving the world as artwork in movement and on self-discipline not as constraint, however as devotion."

Hungarian psychologist Dr. Edith Eger’s "The Alternative" was additionally talked about, with Trump noting the guide shares "proof that even in profound darkness, freedom is an interior determination."

The primary daughter stated that every 12 months, she reads or rereads the books her three kids are assigned in class. (Alex Wong/Getty Pictures)

"The Artwork of Studying" by Josh Waitzkin, a former champion chess participant, martial arts champion and writer, was listed as "a guide about mastery via presence and the beauty of deliberate practice ."

Trump additionally famous "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" by Richard Bach, calling it "a fable for these unwilling to stay inside borrowed limits" and framing "flight as [a] metaphor."

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Trendy stoicism was shared in "The Almanack of Naval Ravikant" by Eric Jorgenson. "Ravikant presents readability on wealth, knowledge and happiness," stated Trump.

" The Lessons of History " by Will and Ariel Durant reminded Trump that perspective is the rarest type of knowledge.

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Trump stated "The Pursuit of Happiness" by Jeffrey Rosen "is a reminder that our Founders noticed happiness as a pursuit rooted in advantage and self-discipline." (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Pictures)

The guide presents "a sweeping distillation of centuries of human civilization. Energy, tradition, conflict, faith and economics [are] diminished to their enduring patterns," she wrote.

"The Energy of Delusion" by Joseph Campbell was listed as "a luminous exploration of how our personal lives echo timeless myths," famous Trump. "It distills Campbell’s mastery with readability and heat."

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She additionally listed "A Historical past of Western Philosophy" by Bertrand Russell — calling it an "mental pilgrimage via the structure of human thought."

As America approaches its 250th anniversary , Trump pointed to "The Pursuit of Happiness" by Jeffrey Rosen. "This guide is a reminder that our Founders noticed happiness as a pursuit rooted in advantage and self-discipline."

Trump famous that 4 books are at all times on her nightstand. (Getty Pictures)

She additionally talked about "Towards a Significant Life" by Simon Jacobson, noting that "objective is discovered not in ambition, however in faith and service ."

Lastly, Trump shared 4 books that she says are at all times on her nightstand.

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These books are "Meditations" by Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, "Stillness Speaks" by Eckhart Tolle, "A Poem for Each Night time of the 12 months," edited by Allie Esiri — and "The Important Rumi" by Coleman Barks.