By: Norman Vincent Peale
Pages: 301
Motivation, Self Help
My recommendation: 10 / 10
Date read: Before 2013
Brief review: This was the first few books I read and it made a huge impact on my life. It's the ultimate book on the power of positive thinking. While the book has faced some criticism on account of unsubstantiated claims in the book, yet it serves the purpose by making you believe in the power of positive thinking. The combination of faith and optimism can result in miracles. Even a negative person who has lost the purpose in life can become highly positive after reading this book. Read it without prejudice and you can feel a gush of optimism flowing through your nerves. An international best seller (claims to have sold over 15 million copies till date), this one is a must read book.
By: Dale Carnegie
Pages: 304
Self Help
My recommendation: 10 / 10
Date read: Before 2013
Brief review: First published in year 1936, it has sold over 30 million copies. This is one of the best books I have ever read. Through his golden words and tips, Dale Carnegie gives you the recipe of making great friends, become popular among people, increase your income, arouse others interest in you, become a better salesman and making your life happier. Read it today.
By: Stephen Covey
Pages: 360
Self Help
My recommendation: 8 / 10
Date read: Before 2013
Brief review: It's a classic book on time management and more by Stephen Covey. It's the extension of the third habit 'Put first things first' mentioned in his book '7 habits of highly effective people'. The famous 'four quadrants of time management' is explained in much detail. The power of goals and integrity in the moment of choice can bring remarkable difference in life. Three critical message in the book is - 1. The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. 2. Focus on 'important but not urgent works' for dramatic results. 3. Plan weekly, not daily. If you are struggling with managing your time and living a life of passion, this book is for you.
By: Napoleon Hill
Pages: 290
Business, Self Help
My recommendation: 10 / 10
Date read: Before 2013
Brief review: This book is about 'what you want and how to get it'. It will change the way you think. Napoleon Hill did decades of research and obtained information about hundreds of successful people in a wide array of disciplines, including Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, John D Rockefeller and others. This became the source for writing this book. He suggests that 'desire' is the starting point of all achievement. He developed a simple but powerful 13-step formula to achieve success. It has been a best seller for over 80 years now. If you are keen to know the secrets of success in personal and professional life, you must read this book.
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.
