By: Edward de Bono
Pages: 173
Business, Self Help
My recommendation: 10 / 10
Date read: Before 2013
Brief review: This brilliant book is about 'How to think better and take faster decisions'. While it's usage in all situations could be debated but I quite liked the idea offered in the book. It talks about thinking differently on the same subject by wearing six different hats. The white hat is just for facts, figures and objective information. The red hat is to express emotions and feelings. The black hat acts as a devil's advocate and negative argument. The yellow hat shows optimism & positivity. The green hat stands for creativity and finally, the blue hat is about controlling the other hats. The key message is that the same person needs to offer her opinion differently by wearing a different hat to make the the discussion fruitful and conclude faster. Edward de Bono is one of my favorites and I will highly recommend his books.
By: Mark H Mccormack
Pages: 249
Business, Self Help
My recommendation: 9 / 10
Date read: Before 2013
Brief review: As the title suggests, the book is about practical aspects of life and business. Mark is considered to be one of the most powerful man in sports. He founded IMG (International Management Group), which was the first and the most successful sports management company in the world. Being highly successful himself, he gives several golden advice in the book. His suggests that we should do we say, commit to quality and charge for our expertise not time. Being a master deal maker, his ideas on sales and negotiations are superb. I would strongly recommend this book to everyone.
By: Robert Schuller
Pages: 207
Motivation, Self Help
My recommendation: 9 / 10
Date read: Before 2013
Brief review: It's a powerful self help book. Everyone faces challenging times but tough people stay stronger and never quit. Dr. Schuller lists down the qualities of people who cruise past difficult times and circumstances. The book is full of real life examples which are motivating and inspiring. People of all ages should read this book atleast once.
By: Robin Sharma
Pages: 158
Self Help
My recommendation: 8 / 10
Date read: Before 2013
Brief review: Robin Sharma has a plan for you to live a mega life. In this step by step guide and easy to adopt changes, you will find some great tips to change your life. The book is divided in three sections. The first section challenges you to live a mega life by achieving self mastery. The second section gives 200 powerful secrets for mega living and the third section gives a 30 day program for mega living. I found the third section boring and not workable. However, if you are looking for a powerful self help book, this one will do the job.
By: Paulo Coelho
Pages: 180
Fiction
My recommendation: 10 / 10
Date read: Before 2013
Brief review: This is without any doubt the best writing of Paulo Coelho. It’s about the journey of a boy in search of a hidden treasure. It gives subtle life lessons too. It will make you believe in the power of dreams and that you should listen to your heart. In the words of author, the secret of life is 'to fall seven times and to get up eight times'. When we overcome our challenges, and we mostly do; we are filled with a greater sense of pride, euphoria and confidence. It's an international bestseller. A gripping story which you will finish in one sitting. One of the best books you could read in the fiction category.
