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The year is coming to a close and the yearly recap begins!!!
This year I managed to read almost over a dozen books (not a lot, i know). Some of them were re-read but I also got a chance to explore new genres. This blog is not a review of how great or poor those books were, but rather how they changed my perspective on the world.
I believe each book teaches you something, however small the message. This year I am sharing with you five books that I read and that opened my eyes to new ways of thinking.
- A Good Year by Peter Mayle
Amazon
This book tells a story of a man who lost a job in London and later inherits a vineyard somewhere in Southern France. The author narrates the journey of a man whose destiny changes from being a finance professional to a successful winery owner. It taught me how you are never too old to make new career paths, learn new skills and embrace the unknown. - Mrs Funnybones by Twinkle Khanna
Goodreads
The book is written by an Indian celebrity who forayed herself into literature, Twinkle Khanna. The author comically describes the mundane complexities of a regular household and how she handles it all. This book is special as it taught me to take life on a lighter tone. Not everything requires serious attention. In the regular course of life, we tend to have a critical outlook on matters which are too insignificant. This book reminds us to invoke humor in everyday life to better deal with problems. - An Unsuitable Boy by Karan Johar
Amazon
This book is an autobiography of a celebrated Indian producer/director. I feel this genre always has the most to inspire its’ readers. The best advice this book imparts is that respect and friendships go a long way. You can hire the most intellectual team of advisors around you, but the best guidance always comes from your inner circle. You should never underestimate the bonds that you make throughout your life, because when the going gets tough, these bonds will anchor you the most. - Timepass: The Memoirs of Protima Bedi by Protima Bedi
booksamillion
The book is a memoir/ autobiography of a controversial lady called Protima Bedi. Apart from narrating her life experiences, Ms Bedi also exposes the dark secrets behind the glitz and glamour of success. I imbibed two things from this book. First, never let success get to your head. It destroys everything hence. Second, make your own decisions. To elaborate, the society will always need gossip. But only you have the right to your decisions (and of course, your closed ones). - Activate Your Vagus Nerve: Unleash Your Body’s Natural Ability to Heal by Dr. Nawaz Habib
Barnes&Noble
This is a self-help book. So obviously there are umpteen lessons with regards to how your body works. Vagus nerve is a nerve responsible for the functioning of your heart, lungs and digestive tract. this book describes in depth how you can improve your lifestyle and make simple tweaks to everyday routine to achieve the best health. It also explains how the body organs are inter-linked to each other and to our thought and food (Food for thought, don’t you think?). But the underlined message is that your body is the most expensive machine you own and that expensive machines require regular care, more than just an annual routine check-up.
These were my top books in year 2024. Hope you find this article insightful. Until next time!!!
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