Do you ever feel like your bookshelf is trying to talk to you? Well, let me tell you, it’s saying, “Read me, read me, READ ME!”. There is an old idiom that says “A book a day keeps boredom at bay”. In this blog, I want to share some book reviews of those books which I read before completing school. Of course!! these books are not included in my school curriculum but helped me improve myself a lot making me a better version of myself. So, let’s dive into today’s tome and see if it’s worth your time.
A Book is a Dream that you
Hold in Your Hand
1. ATOMIC HABITS
“Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones” is a book by James Clear that was published in 2018. The book provides a comprehensive and practical guide to forming and maintaining good habits and breaking bad ones.
James Clear Website: jamesclear.com
Quick Review: Atomic Habits is a highly readable and well-researched book that offers a fresh perspective on habit formation. Clear writes in an engaging and accessible style, and his insights are supported by a wealth of scientific research. The book provides a step-by-step process for building good habits and breaking bad ones, as well as several practical tips and tricks for making the process as easy and effective as possible.
2. RICH DAD, POOR DAD
“Rich Dad Poor Dad” is a book written by Robert Kiyosaki and published in 1997. The book is a personal finance book that offers advice on how to achieve financial independence and build wealth.
Quick Review: “Rich Dad Poor Dad” is a well-known and highly influential book in the personal finance world. It provides a unique perspective on financial education and offers valuable insights into how to build wealth and achieve financial independence. The author writes the book in a conversational and easy-to-understand style and fills it with real-life stories and examples making the concepts accessible to a wide audience.
3. IKIGAI
“The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life” is a book written by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles and published in 2017. The book explores the concept of Ikigai, which is a Japanese term for “The reason for being”. The key to finding one’s purpose lies in the intersection of what one loves, what one excels at, what the world needs, and what one can earn from.
Hector Gracia Website: Héctor García – Author and thinker (hectorgarcia.org)
Quick Review: “Ikigai” is a fascinating book that delves into the cultural and philosophical roots of Ikigai, and provides practical advice on how to find and cultivate one’s own Ikigai. The author well-researched the book and drew on the latest scientific studies and expert interviews in the field. The writing engages and is easy to follow, and the book fills with real-life examples and stories that make the concepts accessible and relatable.
I offer these book recommendations based on my personal experience and I encourage you to check them out if they pique your interest.
A room without books is like a body without a soul.
-Marcus Tullius Cicero
