By: Bob Burg & John David Mann
Pages: 176
Sales, Self Help
My recommendation: 7 / 10
Date read: 8th Jan'2019
Brief review: It's the 4th book of the Go-Giver series. It's about how to create genuine influence during negotiations and problem solving. The key message in the book is to master your emotions, step into the other person's shoes, show genuine empathy and let go of having to be right. While the story lacks depth (The first book in the series - The Go - Giver still remains the best), readers will definitely get an idea or two from the book which is worth learning and implementing.
By: Darius Foroux
Pages: 92
Self Help
My recommendation: 7 / 10
Date read: 29th Dec'2018
Brief review: We all think all the time. Research says 99% of of it useless. The author suggests that our mind is the most powerful tool on earth and we can change our life by changing the we way we think. What I liked most about this book is that it is short (just around an hour of reading) and to the point.
By: Robin Sharma
Pages: 314
Self Help
My recommendation: 7 / 10
Date read: 26th Dec'18
Brief review: The book is all about waking up at 5 AM to make the most of your day and life. It's written in a fictional story format of a self made billionaire who coaches a couple of highly potential but struggling entrepreneur and artist. Robin persuades readers to own your mornings giving examples of some of the most successful and celebrated individuals of the modern world. The key concept is the 20/20/20 rule, suggesting that the first hour of the morning should be used for exercising, planning and reading. The concept is really good, though the author took 300 pages to explain something which could have been done in 3 paragraphs. I guess, the message could have been delivered in a much simpler and effective manner.
By: Charles Chaplin
Pages: 477
Biography
My recommendation: 7 / 10
Date read: 11th Dec'2018
Brief review: Arguably the greatest entertainer of the 19th century and even today, Charlie Chaplin wrote a 'bare it all' autobiography. He started doing odd jobs from the age of 10 to beat extreme poverty. By the next decade he shot to worldwide fame by his unique acting and comedies. Charlie Chaplin received more accolades, respect and followings than he himself expected at every step of his life. First published in 1964 at his age of 73, he captures even the minutest happenings of his life in great detail. A good read for all Charlie Chaplin fans.
By: James Clear
Pages: 271
Self Help
My recommendation: 8 / 10
Date read: 29th Nov'18
Brief review: James Clear is an habits expert. He disciplined habit of writing two articles a week got him over 5,00,000 email subscribers within a few years. Not only this, he has transformed his life by developing positive habits which he talks about in the book. Over time he has become a habit coach to thousands of people. He suggests that a small change on a regular basis brings in big results over time. He urges his readers to focus on systems rather than goals. He explains his concepts through various diagrams and charts which are easy to understand. Reading this book can help you take a closer look at your own routine, follow good habits and quit bad ones. Though the book has several examples, it also has a lot of unwarranted theory which I didn't find interesting and skimmed through. Overall, a good book to read.
By: Michelle Obama
Pages: 421
Biography
My recommendation: 10 / 10
Date read: 25th Nov'18
Brief review: I loved reading this autobiography. While Michelle Obama is most famous for being the first lady, she has a personality of her own. A lawyer by profession, Michelle Obama worked her way up by sheer determination and hard work. It's a honest account of her life, from being dubbed as a loser by her teacher to graduating from Princeton and Harvard; from challenges of pregnancy to gracing the most secured premises in the world - the White House. It's an inside out story of the first lady of United States of America. It is written beautifully. I would recommend this book highly to everyone, specially women and girls of all ages.
By: Adam J Jackson
Pages: 236
Motivation
My recommendation: 9 / 10
Date read: 18th Nov'18
Brief review: Every challenge or difficulty has a flip-side which contains an opportunity. In this book, Adam Jackson gives inspiring and motivational examples of many known and unknown lives which turned their adversity to their advantage. You will get to read the story of Julio Iglesias whose dream was shattered to become Real Madrid's goalkeeper because of an accident and how he went on to become one of the biggest selling recording artist in history. You will be inspired by Dan Ariely who survived 70% third degree burns and went on to become an author of international repute. You will be motivated by Peter Jones story of becoming a multimillionaire after going broke in business early in life. I loved reading this book and I am sure you too would find it to be a good read.
By: Robin Sharma
Pages: 223
Motivation
My recommendation: 8 / 10
Date read: 10th Nov'2018
Brief review: Robin Sharma books inspire to do our best and live a great life. 'The Secret Letters' make us pause, take a look at our current life, make amendments and start a journey of self discovery and living fully. The story is about Jonathan Landry who reluctantly travels around the world on the insistence of his mother and cousin to collect the secret letters. The travel experience and the wisdom of secret letters changes his life forever. If you are looking for some easy reading and motivation, pick up this book.
By: Johan Cruyff
Pages: 302
Biography, Sports
My recommendation: 8 / 10
Date read: 30th Oct'2018
Brief review: The International Federation of Football History & Statistics voted Johan Cryuff as the 2nd best footballer of the century, only after Pele. Not only was he one of the greatest players who played football, he also went on to become a highly successful coach. Famous for his 'TURN' on the field, the book is an inspiring account of his life in his own words. A good read for all football lovers.
By: Plato
Pages: 336
Philosophy
My recommendation: 9 / 10
Date read: 23rd Oct'2018
Brief review: History calls Socrates as the wisest man ever to have born on earth. He lived over 2,500 years ago. There is so much wisdom in his teachings. He lived without fear and willingly accepted his death sentence. The book is written by Plato, a follower of Socrates. The philosophy discussed is relevant even to modern life and society. Only a man with a clear thinking can have such clear understanding of life. In the book you will find Socrates talking about justice, education, government, wealth, poverty, virtue and other things. The book is for matured readers only. It is content rich and you will need extreme focus to understand it. It's worth the read.
