“When Breath Becomes Air” by Paul KalanithiWhen Breath Becomes Air is a memoir written by American neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi. The book teaches us important things about facing tough times. Even though Paul Kalanithi knew he was going to die, he and his wife decided to have a baby. What’s remarkable is that he kept doing […]
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Indian Folktales are a big part of our culture.”Bijnis Woman” by Tanuja Chandra is a collection of such tales passed down through generations. The author describes them as, “stories of Uttar Pradesh told by Mausis, Buas, and Chachis. Tanuja Chandra, who directed movies like Dushman, Sangharsh and Sur, tells these stories in a simplistic way.
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Sudha Murthy’s books always make readers happy. They are charming because of the simple language, humble village characters, and the focus on living a simple life. These elements wonderfully enhance the heart of her stories. Additionally, her books always carry a meaningful message for readers and this book is no different. It shows how money
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“If Truth Be Told: A Monk’s Memoir” is a book by Om Swami, a yogi and monk, residing in an ashram in the Himalayas. Om Swami is known for writing popular books on spirituality, including bestsellers like “Mind Full to Mindful,” “A Fistful of Wisdom,” and “Kundalini: An Untold Story. He is renowned for his
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“When Breath Becomes Air” is a memoir written by American neurosurgeon and writer Paul Sudhir Arul Kalanithi. The book revolves around Paul Kalanithi’s encounter with stage IV metastatic lung cancer and his transformative journey towards the end of his life. Sadly, Paul passed away in March 2015 at the age of 37 while actively working
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“Complications: Notes from the Life of a Young Surgeon” is a book by Atul Gawande, a surgeon, and writer. The book talks about the challenges and uncertainties in the medical field, especially in surgery. It gives a feeling of reading a thriller where there are twists and unexpected endings. Some of the stories within the
“Steve Jobs” by Walter Isaacson – Steve Jobs” is a biography about the life of Steve Jobs, the co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc. The book, written by Walter Isaacson, covers Jobs’ life journey from his early days as a tech enthusiast to his rise as an innovative entrepreneur and his eventual battle with
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“How to Win Friends and Influence People” is a classic self-help book written by American writer and lecturer, Dale Carnegie in 1936. The book provides practical advice for building solid relationships and becoming more effective at influencing others. Here are some key takeaways from the book: The important lesson from “How to Win Friends and Influence
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“Ikigai and Other Japanese Words to Live By” by Mari Fujimoto is a book that explores various Japanese concepts related to personal growth and fulfillment. The book provides knowledge of these concepts and how they can be applied daily to find purpose, happiness, and inner peace. Ikigai is a sense of purpose, meaning, or fulfillment
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