Why does buying gifts have to be so difficult? We have no idea what to buy for some people on our gift list. For others, the only things that come to mind are expensive or impossible to find. We hold a fear that what we buy will not be appreciated or used. Giving money or gift certificates to those closest to us doesn't seem appropriate because the gifts are not personal enough.

There is one gift that is appropriate for any person and occasion. This gift can change the receiver for the better. It can provide positive thoughts of you even after years have passed. What is that gift? It is a book.

There are books that cover any interest a person might have. There are books for every age. There are inspirational and motivational books that can ignite a significant change in its reader. There are books in print, audio and video. When the person that received the book looks at it and experiences it, the feelings they have for that book are also felt for the one the gave it to them.

If you are having a difficult time finding the appropriate gift for someone you love, consider a terrific book. Both of you will be glad you did.

Roger Carr

Roger Carr is the founder of Everyday Giving and editor of the Everyday Giving ezine. His life purpose is to help people help others. He lives with his wife and son in historic Fredericksburg, Virginia.