Syed Haider Mehmood
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I live through stories—crafting reviews, self-written tales, poetry, and reflections on novels and life. Rooted deeply in my love for reading and writing, I transform thoughts and emotions into words that truly resonate with readers.
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48 Laws of Power
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene, first published in 1998, is a provocative and influential work that explores the nature of power and its application throughout history. The book has become a cultural phenomenon, widely read across diverse fields including business, politics, entertainment, and even sports. Its unapologetic exploration of manipulation, strategy, and dominance has made it both celebrated and controversial. Greene, drawing from over 3,000 years of historical examples, offers a comprehensive manual on how power is acquired, maintained, and lost.
By Syed Haider Mehmood6 months ago in BookClub
The Power of Geography
The Power of Geography by Tim Marshall Ten Maps That Reveal the Future of Our World by Tim Marshall is a compelling continuation of his earlier geopolitical work, Prisoners of Geography. Published in 2021, this book offers a masterful exploration of how geography despite the rapid advance of globalization, technology, and diplomacy continues to shape the destiny of nations. With the rigor of a seasoned journalist and the clarity of a skilled storyteller, Marshall provides a detailed, region-by-region analysis of ten critical locations that are set to shape the world’s political and economic future.
By Syed Haider Mehmood6 months ago in BookClub
Orientalism
Edward W. Said’s Orientalism (1978) is a landmark work that fundamentally reshaped the fields of literary theory, history, political science, and cultural studies. Deeply researched and powerfully argued, the book critiques the Western world’s long-standing tradition of depicting the “Orient” broadly defined as the Middle East, Asia, and North Africa through a lens of exoticism, inferiority, and otherness. Far from being a neutral academic pursuit, Said argues, Orientalism has functioned as a system of knowledge production intimately linked to colonial domination and cultural imperialism.
By Syed Haider Mehmood6 months ago in BookClub
Reflection. Content Warning.
The first time Daniel noticed something was wrong, he thought he was just tired. He had been brushing his teeth late at night, leaning over the sink. When he looked up, he paused. His reflection was already staring at him — too fast, too soon, as if it had anticipated the movement.
By Syed Haider Mehmood6 months ago in Psyche
The Bench by the Lake
Every July 16th, at exactly 5 p.m., they met at the weathered wooden bench by the lake. She wore a yellow cardigan, even in the heat, and always carried a small notebook. He brought a thermos of tea and a pack of caramel biscuits he never offered but always ate slowly. They never exchanged names. That was the rule.
By Syed Haider Mehmood6 months ago in Fiction
