By: Thomas J. Stanley & William D. Danko
Pages: 273
Investments, Non Fiction
My recommendation: 8 / 10
Date read: 3rd May'18
Brief review: In this well researched book, the secrets of millionaires are revealed. How are they made and why a good earning may not necessarily make you a millionaire. Mostly, it's the concept of savings and investments which is responsible for becoming a millionaire. We have to choose between living a flashy lifestyle versus achieving financial independence. Most millionaires restrain from buying expensive cars, high label clothes and other lifestyle goods just for status symbol. They mostly live a frugal but a life of choice. Since the book is based on American culture, a few chapters could be skipped. While a few concepts are overstretched, still it makes a good reading for those looking to achieve financial independence.
By: Rolf Potts
Pages: 224
Non Fiction
My recommendation: 7 / 10
Date read: 13th Apr'18
Brief review: Vegabonding means a person who wanders from place to place. It generally involves longer duration travel ranging between few weeks to few months to a couple of years. Rolf Potts is a vegabonder. He advocates to discover and experience the world on your own terms. He once traveled for 18 months straight with an average cost of under $1,000 a month. In the book he shares the idea behind vegabonding, developing a mindset to travel long and gives several execution tips. The first section of the book is specially inspiring wherein he makes a strong case of travelling more. He strongly recommends to cut costs on things we don't need and use it for travel. Having a money rich and time poor person is worthless.
By: Bryan Stevensan
Pages: 318
Non Fiction
My recommendation: 8 / 10
Date read: 5th Jan'18
Brief review: The book is a story of how one man fought with the american judiciary to bring justice to wrongly convicted individuals who nobody cared about. After he successfully defended Walter McMillian who was sentenced to death for a murder he didn't commit, Bryan Stevenson dedicated his life for bringing justice to several others who had lost hope. He brought open the lapses and partiality in the judicial system. Heart breaking at times, this true story will bring tears in your eyes as well as offer hope.
By: Anders Ericsson & Robert Pool
Pages: 336
Non Fiction, Self Help
My recommendation: 9 / 10
Date read: 9th Dec'17
Brief review: A lot of books have been written on what it takes to become the best in any field. Is it the rule of 10,000 hours? Is talent enough? Is there really something called 'child prodigy'. According to the author, 'deliberate practice' is the key. A well researched book with brilliant examples from several fields. I loved this book. Anyone aspiring to become or know the secret of super achievers must read this book.
By: Neil Strauss
Pages: 421
Non Fiction
My recommendation: 7 / 10
Date read: 22nd Nov'17
Brief review: It takes a lot of courage to tell the truth about your intimate life, addiction and struggle to change. Neil Strauss does exactly the same in this 'uncomfortable' book about relationships. He introspects sex addictive life and questions his own beliefs of what 'freedom' means. After breaking up with the love of his life, he sets out on his own to find difficult answers to his own questions and finally discovering himself which changed his own beliefs and understanding about love, sex and relationships.
