Reading List

"Stop Fixing Yourself: Wake Up, All Is Well" by Anthony De Mello
"Stop Fixing Yourself: Wake Up, All Is Well" by Anthony De Mello is a profound and transformative guide that challenges readers to break free from the self-imposed limitations of their minds and embrace the present moment. Anthony De Mello, a Jesuit priest, psychotherapist, and spiritual teacher, uses his unique blend of spirituality and psychology to help readers discover that they do not need fixing because they are not broken. The book emphasizes the importance of awareness, acceptance, and living authentically in the now. By dismantling the false beliefs and narratives that we carry, De Mello encourages us to wake up to the reality that all is well, just as it is.
By ysaac mendezabout a year ago in BookClub
"12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos" by Jordan B. Peterson
"12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos" by Jordan B. Peterson is a self-help book that combines psychology, philosophy, and practical advice to offer guidance on how to navigate the complexities of modern life. Peterson, a clinical psychologist and professor, draws from a wide array of sources, including religious teachings, mythology, evolutionary biology, and his clinical practice, to propose twelve practical principles designed to bring order to the chaos of existence. His rules emphasize personal responsibility, discipline, and the importance of finding meaning in life's struggles.
By ysaac mendezabout a year ago in BookClub
Review of Task Force Hammer: Expeditionary Force, Book 17 by Craig Alanson
Task Force Hammer is the 17th book in the series of the military science fiction novels called the Expeditionary Force written by Craig Alanson. When you get to Book 17, you already know that you are in a roller coaster of non-stop battles, politics, and artificial intelligence twists, so how does Task Force Hammer maintain this momentum? It is high time to look closer to the novel and discuss its advantages and disadvantages in this new and promising milestone of the series.
By William Walkerabout a year ago in BookClub
Review: Succeeding When You're Supposed to Fail: The 6 Enduring Principles of High Achievement by Rom Brafman. AI-Generated.
Introduction: We shouldn’t think about success solely in terms of money, power, and fame anymore. “Succeeding When You're Supposed to Fail: Rom Brafman in “The 6 Enduring Principles of High Achievement” provides an interesting perspective on what it means to have achieved success in life with a focus on the lives of people who, against all odds, succeeded in life. Brafman, a psychologist and co-author of Sway: The title of his newest book, The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior will help to bring in even more of his theories on the area of behavioural psychology, focusing on what sets champions apart from quitters.
By TAPHAabout a year ago in BookClub
Review of Get Smart!: How to Think and Act Like the Most Successful and Highest-Paid People in Every Field by Brian Tracy. AI-Generated.
Introduction Get Smart! If you have listened to motivational speaker, ‘Brian Tracy,’ then, ‘Psychology of Achievement’ is a detailed guide regarding executing efficient thinking and decision-making. As an expert on personal transformation, leadership and business management, Tracy has been working for many years on the issues that allow certain individuals to become more successful work. In this book, he integrates his discoveries into a simple practical model that one can use to enhance the thought processes to arrive at rational decisions towards the actualising of his/her set objectives
By TAPHAabout a year ago in BookClub
Book Review: Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI by Yuval Noah Harari
Yuval Noah Harari, celebrated for his thought-provoking works on history and the future of humanity, has once again captivated readers with his latest offering, Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI. In this book, Harari discusses the development of information networks and their effects on the history of human beings. Starting with basic forms of communication and moving to the complex system of networks that connect the world today, Harari gives a historical account that brings together past, present and future. This type of review focuses on the major issues of Nexus and offers readers a detailed description of the book’s advantages and disadvantages without revealing the principal conflict.
By William Walkerabout a year ago in BookClub
The Cosmic Pulse
In the cold and infinite expanse of space, the universe often unveils mysteries that defy explanation, bringing awe and fear in equal measure. Among these, there is one event—a cosmic anomaly—that stands out in history as both terrifying and inexplicable. Known as “The Cosmic Pulse,” it appeared suddenly and with devastating consequences, baffling scientists and stirring fear across the globe.
By Cosmic Dreadabout a year ago in BookClub
The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand: A Comprehensive Review
The Perfect Couple is a riveting novel written by Elin Hilderbrand, which tells the reader a story of love, passion, and betrayal as well as reveals how people can easily surprise us. The story is a perfect combination of suspense, romance and family issues which are developed in the beautiful setting of Nantucket. An author who is often praised for her apt writing of characters and their realistic portrayals, Hilderbrand does not disappoint the reader by presenting another story of flawed lives behind beautiful facades.
By William Walkerabout a year ago in BookClub
Cozy Books to Cuddle Up With
There are many books out there to snuggle up with. Many lists out there say the same books. Here is a list with a different assortment that you may or may not have read yet!
By Rich Burtonabout a year ago in BookClub
Review: I Will Ruin You: A Novel by Linwood Barclay
I Will Ruin You is the latest novel by Linwood Barclay that is once again a worthy addition to his bibliography that features fast-paced narrative, witty dialogues and plot twists. This novel will provide the tension and the intensity which is expected by the readers of the Barclay’s novels. The plot develops in the small town, where everyone has his price and the dark-sinned past is always close behind. The protagonist in the story is a confusing man with a hidden past and as soon as the story begins, the protagonist finds himself in a dangerous game of chase and escape that will leave readers breathless.
By William Walkerabout a year ago in BookClub
Review of I Will Ruin You by Linwood Barclay. AI-Generated.
Introduction This is yet another offering of Linwood Barclay who has made mastery in the genres of suspense and psychological thriller with his latest piece of work- I Will Ruin You. Barclay is an author who is famous for writing mysterious stories that can turn and twist in each subsequent page of the novel and that is why readers cannot turn the pages of the book and open the plot of the psychological thriller quickly enough. I Will Ruin You depicts a large-scale vengeance and treachery and how lies and secrets tear apart a suburban town’s families in this dark drama about the desperate attempts of a community to save itself when they’ve been trapped in a cycle of violence. As part of this review, I will review the plot, theme, characters and style of the book to explain why this book is interesting.
By TAPHAabout a year ago in BookClub
Review of Coach Builder by Donald Miller. AI-Generated.
Donald Miller has penned a useful piece of literature entitled Coach Builder that tries to unlock the path to success in a practice area for coaches, consultants and leaders. A B2B marketing strategist of Donald Miller, selling, marketing, storytelling, and business strategist, Donald Miller overviews his expertise to the inexperienced coaches’ industry, sharing his techniques based on experiences, strategic plans, and useful stories. It is for this reason that this review will analyse some of the main ideas, issues and lessons that are captured in Coach Builder to explain why this is a book that may be instrumental in the coaching profession to anyone involved in it.
By TAPHAabout a year ago in BookClub