By: Richard Bach
Pages: 144
Fiction
My recommendation: 8 / 10
Date read: Before 2013
Brief review: It's a novel, written as teacher-student (two pilots flying) discussion, the book will make you think about your objective in life. It proposes that our view of the world is an illusion that we have created for our own entertainment. It encourages to soar above in our lives. A very short book. Richard Bach is an accomplished writer and I would recommend this book for sure.
By: Jim Collins
Pages: 300
Business
My recommendation: 10 / 10
Date read: Before 2013
Brief review: The basic idea behind this book is 'Why some companies make the leap while others don't.' Jim and his team of researchers spent years and countess number of hours to crunch quantitative as well as qualitative data stretching over decades to identify what it takes to achieve enduring success. Some of the companies covered in the analysis were Coca-Cola, Intel, General Electric, and Merck. These were compared with an equally good peer group comparison company which failed the test of endurance over long period. What I liked best about this book is the simplicity in which it explains the findings of years of research. A must read.
By: Stephen R. Covey
Pages: 432
Self Help
My recommendation: 10 / 10
Date read: Before 2013
Brief review: This book is considered to be the blueprint of personal development ever since its publication in 1988. The 7 principles mentioned in the book will not only improve the quality of your personal life but also assist greatly in your workplace, business and leadership. I read this book a decade ago and the learning's still seems fresh. I will highly recommend this book to everyone.
By: Robin Sharma
Pages: 198
Self Help
My recommendation: 10 / 10
Date read: Before 2013
Brief review: This book is about a highly successful but over stressed and an unhappy lawyer who collapsed from heart attack while arguing a case in the court and later pursuing a spiritual journey. The essence of the book is to pursue happiness and self mastery. It is a short book with lucid writing. It is one of the most successful book on self development and living a fulfilling life.
By: Richard Bach
Pages: 87
Self Help
My recommendation: 9 / 10
Date read: Before 2013
Brief review: It's an amazing story about Jonathan Livingston Seagull, a seagull. Jonathan is expelled from his flock for not adhering to the norms of the group. His tenacity to learn and focus makes him a high flyer and one in a million bird. He finds great satisfaction in teaching other seagulls to reach their full potential. Once done, he hands over the command to someone else and leaves to find another flock of seagulls and teach them to fly high. The book is highly motivating and one can draw huge inspiration to follow their dreams and make their own rules. I would suggest you to read this book and ask your children to read it too.
By: Shiv Khera
Pages: 269
Self Help
My recommendation: 8 / 10
Date read: Before 2013
Brief review: Shiv Khera's punch line is 'Winners don't do different things. They do things Differently'. Everyone can win and achieve success in life. A lot of examples makes it easy to relate what the author insists us to do to win big. It's a typical self help book but you will like reading it.
By: Edward de Bono
Pages: 229
Business, Sales
My recommendation: 9 / 10
Date read: Before 2013
Brief review: It's a brilliant book. It talks about moving beyond competition. That's sur/petition. The message in the book is loud and clear - move out of arrogance, complacency and 'I know it all' attitude, focus on innovation and creativity and think differently. Edward is my favorite author. He gives excellent examples and rationale of differential thinking. Though it was first published in 1992, the principals told in the still holds good. I will strongly recommend this book to all (specially business people and professionals).
