By: Henry Ford
Pages: 222
Biography, Business
My recommendation: 10 / 10
Date read: 5th May'17
Brief review: Without a doubt, Henry Ford was an industrial genius whose contributions to industry changed the world. He was a thinker much ahead of time and his innovative ideas gave him a place in history. The book gives an account of his life through various challenges and success. It captures the clarity of thought he possessed along with a vision which is unmatched. Published 100 years ago, this book can send shivers to your nerves even today for the decisions he took back then.
By: David Lim
Pages: 231
Motivation, Non Fiction
My recommendation: 7 / 10
Date read: 20th Apr'17
Brief review: David Lim was the leader of the first Singapore expedition to Mount Everest in 1998. He narrates what it takes to get on top of Mount Everest. It took them 4 years of practice and team work to achieve this enormous feat. It required tough decisions even if it meant leaving a friend from the final list of climbers. It required tremendous amount of discipline and patience. At one point of time they came within 100 metres of the summit only to turn back. Leaders are tough and so was David in the quest to conquer the highest peak in the world, the Mount Everest. The team finally made it to the summit on 25th May'1998. I don't have keen interest in mountaineering but I enjoyed reading this book and I hope you too will.
By: Louise L Hay
Pages: 229
Health
My recommendation: 8 / 10
Date read: 15th Apr'17
Brief review: The book talks about healing ailments through the power of positive thinking, belief system, law of attraction and meditation. Some of the crucial factors that affects our well being is lack of self love and negative thoughts. Louis uses the term 'mental housecleaning' which essentially means 'to examine our thoughts without bias'. She believes that awareness is the first step in healing and we must practice 'letting go'. When we hold on to our unpleasant past, we suffer. One of the most successful books of all times. Over 40 million copies sold worldwide. For me, I have read such content in many other books. So, I skimmed through this book. For first time readers on this topic, this is an excellent book.
By: Navin Chawla
Pages: 320
Biography
My recommendation: 9 / 10
Date read: 8th Apr'17
Brief review: A must read. I was putting this book off for a long time thinking that I already know a lot of Mother Teresa. Finally, when I read it I finished it in one go. It captures the work of Mother Teresa, her deep love for the poor and the respect she got from the world leaders. The book is narrated in a lucid manner and has the power to change your perspective towards life.
By: Anthony Bolton
Pages: 218
Investments
My recommendation: 7 / 10
Date read: 25th Mar'17
Brief review: Anthony is among the most successful fund manager in UK having delivered over 20% pa. returns in his Fidelity Special Situations Fund over a period of 25 years. In this book, he shares his style and strategy to become a great stock picker. Reading through the book gives an impression of how easy it is to make money in the stock markets. Still most investors are not able to do that. The reason being lack of discipline and deviating from the core principles of investing. If you are connected to equity markets, you should read this one.
