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NonFiction
Ikigai by Héctor García
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Having a purpose to live a meaningful life is what the book preaches. The word Ikigai is a Japanese word whose literal meaning is “something or someone that gives a person a sense of purpose or a reason for living”.
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The book decodes the secrets of anti-aging and how stress deteriorates our health. The concepts of Logo Therapy, Morita Therapy, Japanese centenarians, and their philosophy, habits, lifestyle, and diet are discussed in detail.
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The book teaches us to be resilient while following our ikigai. That the things may not be as per our plan, but that shouldn’t deter us from the path we want to follow to achieve our passion and success.
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To slow down in our fast-paced life to be grateful for things we have is yet another aspect of life that the book touches magically.
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The book teaches you to be happy and at peace with yourself. So once you put down this book reading the remarkable things it tells us, trust me, you will be smiling with your heart.
NonFiction
Three Thousand Stitches by Sudha Murthy
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As the title suggests, the book intertwines different stories and anecdotes from the author’s life, making a beautiful canvas of varied emotions and fine weaving.
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The stories shed the light on the marginalized life of devadasis or sex workers from the northern part of Karnataka. It traces the author’s journey from being oysters to being accepted by these violated women.
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The book is written in an easy, lucid language filled with dialogues. No frills and fancies are added to give it an otherwise pompous structure. Nonetheless, these stories trigger the dark side of the truth.
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The book, in the end, will leave you unresolved yet light and fulfilled. The book will on gleaming in your subconscious for days.
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The book not only entertains its readers but also instigates a sense of responsibility we as humans have towards these marginalized women.
NonFiction
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma
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The book of seven virtues learned from the Himalayan gurus to make a meaningful existence.
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Seven virtues are: Master Your Mind, Follow Your Purpose, Practice Kaizen, The Power of Discipline, Respect Your Time, Selflessly Serve Others, Embrace the Present
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An easy-to-read, meticulously-written, and compact-sized book that can be finished in one sitting. Virtues and lessons authored in the book can easily be integrated into day-to-day life.
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Action points given at the end of each chapter make you ponder upon the chapter theme and help you in managing your thoughts and action.
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An unnerving, wise, and sincere read that is as earnest as it is motivational.
NonFiction
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy
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As they say, the human mind is a powerful tool and if tapped its potential in the right way, it has the power to be your grated ally. This acclaimed self-help book guides you on how to change the patterns of your thought and improve your perspective on life.
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The book provides you with easy-to-comprehend ways and techniques to help you decrypt the laws of the subconscious mind.
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The author here has tried to help his readers to swim across the pool of negativity by aligning our thought to achieve the hankered outcomes.
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A motivation read to unbridle your true potential by eradicating the pessimism in your thoughts and actions.
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Perfused with real-life anecdotes, the book paints a mental picture for the readers to envisage and comprehend the situation that may happen and tackle it with utmost maturity.
