Tag: Bookstrapping

Bookstrapping: Just Aspire – Notes on Technology, Entrepreneurship and the Future By Ajai Chowdhry

One of the most insightful things in the book has to be Ajai’s reference to Harvard professor Harry Lewis’s indictment of the education system and its inability to focus on character building of the students as follows, “Universities have forgotten their larger role …rarely will you here more than promised about their personal strength, cooperation, compassion and how to leave the world a better place than you found it.” (Image source: Amazon)

In Just Aspire – Notes on Technology, Entrepreneurship and the Future, Ajai Chowdhry touches upon the concept of pen friends, references to Harvard professor Harry Lewis’s indictment of the education system and its inability to focus on students’ character building, and throws light on the real meaning of charity.

Bookstrapping: Anatomy of a Breakthrough – How to get unstuck when it matters most by Adam Alter

In the book, there is a part where the author explains, 'If we expect things to stay as they are, we’re poorly prepared to act when we find ourselves stuck. Hence, the first step in managing change is to anticipate it and prepare for it rather than experiencing each new instance as a fresh shock.'

In the book “Anatomy of a Breakthrough – How to get unstuck when it matters most”, the author Adam Alter has 100 tips on how to forge ahead. He explains how one must anticipate change and be prepared for it, and the best way to move forward in the long run is by tapping on the idea of pausing. Rating: 3.5

Bookstrapping: Outlive by Dr Peter Attia with Bill Gifford

A poor health span is characterised by cognitive decline, loss of physical function and loss of emotional health. Actions we take to improve health span, which is the vision for Medicine 3.0, will naturally increase lifespan as well. (Image source: Amazon)

In Outlive, the authors Dr Peter Attia and Bill Gifford touch upon the four ‘Horsemen’, characterisation of poor health followed by the myth surrounding the definition of the profession ‘Doctor’.

Bookstrapping: Surrounded by idiots by Thomas Erikson

The book stresses upon some of the useful tips on how to put teams together, which is dependant on which colour in the behavioural spectrum people belong to. (Image source: Amazon)

The book touches upon how most of us are a combination of two colours, and how communication happens on the terms of the listener. The author, Thomas Erikson also stresses upon the importance of body language, and how useful it is to learn how to deliver negative feedback. Rating: 3.5 Stars.

Bookstrapping: Say Anarcha by J C Hallman

It is portrayed by Dr. Sims that Anarcha disappeared. However, the author’s research reveals that even after being grossly violated, Anarcha lived on as a midwife, nurse, and “doctor woman.” (Image source: Amazon)

The writer of the book J C Hallman brings Anarcha Westcott alive, the violation she underwent at the hands of Dr J. Marion. Sims aka father of modern gynaecology, and the life Westcott led as a ‘doctor woman’ despite her sufferings.

Bookstrapping: The Extra Mile by Kevin Sinfield

The most important thing to note is that ‘The Extra Mile’ is not a book about rugby. It's a book about humanity, compassion and what you will do for someone who’s not as lucky as you are. (Image source: Amazon)

The Extra Mile by Kevin Sinfield is not an ordinary sports memoir. The book is about the Rugby icon, his outlook towards humanity, compassion, and true friendship. Rating: 3.5 Stars.

Bookstrapping: Uncertainty – how to change your biggest fear into your greatest power by Arie Kruglanski

The author makes a case that securely attached adults are more comfortable with certainty. Hence, they explore more freely and are more adventurous. On the other hand, adults with insecure relationships tend to find solace on stereotypes and prejudices. (Representative Image: Amazon)

In the book Kruglanski writes about hope during uncertain times and empathy as a powerful ingredient of human connection. He also draws an unmissable connection between alcohol consumption and impulsive actions. Rating: 3.5

Bookstrapping: Migrants – The Story of Us All by Sam Miller

The author posits that humans are inherently a migratory species, and our migratory rather than sedentary nature forms the basis of our society. He illustrates this point by explaining key events in human evolution and history such as the first migration out of Africa, the creation of western civilization, and the impacts of colonialism and slavery. (Image source: Amazon)

In ‘Migrants: The story of us all’, Sam Miller explores the various reasons for human migration, which range from adventure and curiosity to the pursuit for a better life. Rating: 4 stars

Bookstrapping: VAJPAYEE: The ascent of the Hindu right (1924-1977)

The book profiles Vajpayee’s early allegiance and later differences with Deendayal Upadhyaya, credited as the founder of the Jan Sangh, to the ultimate puzzle of the latter’s murder, in which Vajpayee himself was considered a suspect

The book talks about Atal’s love for Rajkumari Kaul, which blossomed in Gwalior and continued to old Delhi. Bookstrapping Rating: 3.5 stars