By: John C Maxwell
Pages: 272
Motivation
My recommendation: 8 / 10
Date read: 28th Dec'16
Brief review: A book that makes a strong case that talent may be an additional advantage but it’s not the only thing to be successful. Excellent examples and real life stories. The book identifies 13 attributes which are crucial and equally important for becoming successful. They include belief, passion, focus, courage, responsibility and a few others. John Maxwell has rich experience of knowing the traits of success from his own life and through his engagements with the world's best companies and people.
By: Mark Sanborn
Pages: 128
Self Help
My recommendation: 8 / 10
Date read: 20th Dec'16
Brief review: The book is about how passion in work and life can turn ordinary into extraordinary. It’s about an employee of US Post named Fred. The book talks about what we can learn from Fred, who is lively, service oriented and customer friendly. A short and crisp read.
By: Elizabeth Gilbert
Pages: 348
Biography, Inspiration
My recommendation: 9 / 10
Date read: 12th Dec'16
Brief review: It's a true story of a woman in quest of finding herself. After facing divorce, Elizabeth travels around a few countries to rediscover her true self. A gripping story which will bring you closer to your own true calling in life. Inspiring and motivating, you will definitely enjoy this bestseller. It's a good read for all and a must for every women.
By: Michael Lewis
Pages: 274
Business, Non Fiction
My recommendation: 8 / 10
Date read: 5th Dec'16
Brief review: The world is not clean. The white collar job is actually not white. It's a game which few play at the cost of many. The book is about high frequency trading on US stock exchanges. It exposes high frequency traders and the methods they applied to siphon away millions and billions of dollars just by rigging the system and benefiting with nanoseconds advantage. A good read, specially for those having interest in stock markets and technology. To write a book like this you need to completely immerse yourself into the subject matter for months and years. Nobody could do it better than Michael Lewis. It's an explosive story (the real one) which will reveal and expose the secret of rich and powerful.
By: Donald Trump
Pages: 250
Business
My recommendation: 9 / 10
Date read: 24th Nov'16
Brief review: Donald Trump asked several leaders of America's most thriving companies about the 'Best business advice I ever received' and this book is a compilation of those advice. I found most the advice to be simple, practical and workable. A brilliant read.
By: Vinod Rai
Pages: 259
Business
My recommendation: 7 / 10
Date read: 17th Nov'16
Brief review: This book is about the inside story, scams and lapses in India with respect to 2G, coal blocks, commonwealth Games, aviation deals, natural gas and others. Hear it all from the horse's mouth, Mr. Vinod Rai, ex Comptroller & Attorney General of India. Quite detailed and quite a different version from what the media and the politicians say.
By: Paulo Coelho
Pages: 300
Fiction
My recommendation: 6 / 10
Date read: 19th Nov'16
Brief review: It's a novel by Paulo Coelho about an author in search of his wife who disappeared with no trace. His search for her brings him closer to the truth of his own life. He comes across some hard facts about his own character and perspectives. Read it know if he is able to find his wife or not and where his destiny takes him.
By: Anne Frank
Pages: 344
Non Fiction
My recommendation: 8 / 10
Date read: 10th Nov'2016
Brief review: A young girl during World War II secretly writes her daily diary during her two year hiding from the Nazis. In her diary she captures her imagination, love, hope, despair and struggle. Her family was apprehended in 1944 and she died in one of the concentration camps at the age of 16. The diary went on to become a worldwide phenomenon. It will touch your heart deep. Teens will particularly like this one.
By: Plato
Pages: 115
History
My recommendation: 8 / 10
Date read: 7th Nov'17
Brief review: Socrates is considered to be the wisest man ever lived. Plato was a student of Socrates. The book is a narrative of 'four dialogues'- Euthyphro, Apology, Crito and Phaedo - which were the themes evoked by the trial and death of Socrates. The teaching of Socrates is full of wisdom. The book is one of my favorites. Read it slow and you need yourself to immerse into it to understand the thoughts and gain from the wisdom of Socrates.
By: Paulo Coelho
Pages: 268
Motivation, Self Help
My recommendation: 6 / 10
Date read: 5th Nov'16
Brief review: Paulo Coelho gives life lessons in this book using the synonym 'The warrior of light'. Some key messages in the book - you do not need to be a saint. You do not need endless patience or humility. The one who remains absorbed in the struggle of life can also be said to have renounced the fruit of victory. When we least expect, a new door opens. A good book for beginners.
