Hey reader. I am dropping down below some of my best reads for the last year. I must apprise you of a few things.
a. I have read most of my books in the second half of 2021 i.e. from June 2021 to December 2021
b. These books are not released in 2021 per se, but they were still the best sellers in 2021.
c. My review is solely my opinion which is clearly influenced by individual tastes, preferences, likes, dislikes. So take it with a pinch of salt, research the book and then make the purchase.
List of books. (Those who just want the list, its here along with amazon links. You can read further only if you want to know a little about the book instead of googling the summary)
- Many lives, Many masters – link
- Whole again – link
- Deep Work – link
- Life’s amazing secrets – link
- Sapiens – link
- Blue Ocean Strategy – link
- The 100$ startup – link
1. Many lives, many masters – Amazon buy link
This has been a life changing book for me, which is the least to say. The author is a counsellor/therapist/hypnotist and has penned down his conversation with a peculiar patient, who seems to be having lot of difficulties in her current life. The author is not able to solve this particular case as per the rule book and norms so he delves into her past life, only to find the source of all her sufferings. This book touches some sensitive topics of death and after-life in a never done before way but does not throw “gyaan” on these topics. Instead, the patient’s story is the testament itself and every question you and me would want to ask, is already asked by the author to the patient.
A surprisingly engaging book, and a genre which hasn’t flown into the mainstream book-selling content yet. But here’s your time to explore this insightful genre – Amazon buy link
2. Whole Again – Amazon buy link
A book that will open your eyes to analyzing people and the relationships you have had with people. The personality types we ourselves have and what are the fundamental traits that govern our personality type. The book also talks about healing and becoming WHOLE AGAIN after an emotionally overwhelming period in your life.
Although there are many books in this genre, I have read close to 10 books on this subject but still found this one to be the best so far when it comes to emotional awareness, emotional healing and somewhere emotional intelligence EQ.
Grab this book if you’re someone who wants to get to that higher level of emotional stability – Amazon buy link
3. Deep Work – Amazon buy link
While we already know the import of deep work, this book tells you WHY YOU NEED TO DEEP WORK. That is what hooked me to the book. It is not telling you deep work is important and you have to do it (which we already know). This book is telling you HOW deep work will change the course of your career, how it has made fortunes for so many people and what you are missing out on in todays information age by doing nothing but shallow work.
That does sound like something interesting to read – Amazon buy link
4. Life’s Amazing Secrets – Amazon buy link
Short, insightful, sometimes funny and thought provoking stories are all that this book contains. This will make you think “Oh, right. Could’ve been this way” This is like the AHAN/ epiphany book which will draw some realizations for your own good. The story telling format used throughout the book leaves you in close engagement with the author and the intended message.
Give it a try – Amazon buy link
5. Sapiens – Amazon buy link
A book about the evolution of humans from hunters, gatherers, to information giants, mathematical geniuses and so on. This book is the journey of man, how he has grown into what he has today and where he has come from. If you ever wonder “WHY ARE PEOPLE LIKE THIS”, then this book will have an historical explanation for the same and not just that it does on to talk about the current world problems like social media, increasing polarity, loneliness, etc. It may get a little boring at times, so for that read my blog on how to skip the book –
here’s your way to buy this book if you need – Amazon buy link
6. The blue ocean Strategy – amazon buy link
A business book on market competition which teaches you to frugally innovate. Blue oceans are the markets where there is little or no competition. The authors tell you why you need leave the red bloody competitive ocean and find yourself a blue ocean to survive in this new age business world. Even existing businesses need to find new blue oceans as this is how the world works. There are many real life examples given in this book (like netflix, airlines, circuses) which makes it well researched and drives home a meaningful point.
You should try this book if you want to be sure of driving away the competition in your business market.
7. The 100$ startup – Amazon buy link
Here are 3 crucial lessons from the book to get you started:
- Passion is only 1/3 of the equation, you also need skills and customers.
- If you want your passion to be more than a hobby, focus on income and costs.
- Keep your plans simple, because action beats them every time
This book confirms the possibility of making a living doing what you abosultey love but doesnt paint a rosy picture either. It tells you the hows and dos and donts do make your hobby a career.
This is a good read if you’re new to reading about the startup world or the self employed world. – Amazon buy link
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