By: Charles Duhigg
Pages: 400
Self Help
My recommendation: 9 / 10
Date read: 27th Mar'2019
Brief review: It's an amazing book. In this highly researched book, Charles Duhigg makes a strong case about the impact our habits can have on our lives; both positive and negative. The author doesn't just talks about personal habits but also about how organisations can rise and fall due to its habits & culture. You will be surprised to know how multinational companies are taking advantage of shoppers habit to sell more, how routine checks can avoid dangerous mistakes in hospitals and how a simple break in between work can increase your weight. A few concerns were; the examples and stories were quite long and a few chapters seemed repetitive and boring. Still, I would highly recommend this book.
By: Héctor García & Francesc Miralles
Pages: 208
Self Help
My recommendation: 9 / 10
Date read: 23rd Mar'2019
Brief review: Ikigai is a Japanese word which stands for - a reason for being, living joyfully, having a sense of purpose and a feeling of well-being. While it may sound like a routine book giving lecture on how to live, it is not. It is far more enlightening. The book is full with real life stories which will touch your core. Authors have been able to decode the essence of Ikigai and put forward simple ways by which all of us can follow its principles. Reading this book will make you re-look at your life. Your perspective and definition of success and happiness will change and you will definitely get a few tips to correct things which may not be going right for you. A short book with a long shot.
By: Yuval Noah Harari
Pages: 368
Non Fiction
My recommendation: 10 / 10
Date read: 20th Mar'2019
Brief review: Yuval Noah Harari is a master writer. Every sentence and every word is worth your time to read it. Yuval's viewpoint on various topics covered in the book has a lot of weight. His in-depth knowledge of almost everything is quite visible in his writings. Apart from many issues, he discusses about the possibility of humans attaining immortality, why nuclear weapons may not be used and how artificial intelligence is going to change things in the future. It's thrilling. When I finished the book it felt like something nice has ended. Pick it up right away.
By: Derek Sivers
Pages: 92
Business, Inspiration, Sales
My recommendation: 9 / 10
Date read: 6th Apr'18
Brief review: I am a fan of Derek Sivers. His thoughts and blogs are inspirational. Being a budding musician he could not find a distribution company for his album. That led to him creating one of the largest online music stores in the world for independent artists named CDBABY. Around 2008, he sold his company for $22 million and donated the proceeds to charity. In this book, Derek tells his story as it happened. It's refreshing, inspirational and motivational. A no nonsense book with absolute clarity on secret of happiness and how you can also create something big. A must read.
By: Alice Schroeder
Pages: 838
Biography
My recommendation: 10 / 10
Date read: 19th Mar'18
Brief review: A brilliant read. Though we all know Warren Buffet and a lot has been written about him in the world media, nothing comes close to this book. It captures the essence of Buffet's life as he lived it. It highlights his investing achievements and also exposes his mistakes. It gives almost a day to day view to his private life, his legal battles, his attachment of money, his frugal lifestyle, his negotiating skills and his need for female companionship. Alice Schroeder has done a wonderful job of putting down everything as it is and it makes a wonderful read. A must read for every Buffet fan.
