Before getting into the top 3 personal finance books I recommend for beginners, I need to offer a little preface to my own personal finance journey.
It is my belief that everyone comes to the startling conclusion that they need to take care personally of their finances. The realization comes sooner for some and later for others.
Being aware of your finances will enable you to live a more fulfilling and intentional life. By being aware you can avoid yourself a lot of stress, pain, and uncomfortable feelings such as being stuck, hopelessness, depression, and the list goes on.