Shoe Dog is the story of Nike’s shy and publicity-averse co-founder Phil Knight told in an almost exuberant writing style with a flair for the dramatic.
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Book Review: Parallel Worlds by Michio Kaku
Posted on under Literary Pursuits — Leave a commentCross-posted from Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2068893278 Michio Kaku’s Parallel Worlds is a book about the science behind the multiverse and parallel universes. And no, it’s not a bunch of mathematical equations and theoretical derivations. Rather everything is explained in classical Michio Kaku style, in layman speak. I bought it 6 years ago as research material for my […]
Book Review: The Finkler Question by Howard Jacobson
Posted on under Literary Pursuits — Leave a commentCross-posted from Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3510632331 I was excited about this book for a very long time. 10 years to be precise. I bought it pretty much the day it won the Booker Prize. But for one reason or another, I couldn’t start it all these years. Until 20 days ago. Did it turn out worth the […]
Book Review: The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss
Posted on under Literary Pursuits — 2 CommentsCross-posted from Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3196927726 This one is bold! May not be for the faint of heart. 4WW is a book about the realization that living your dreams is as important as doing your 9-5 job. Ferriss’ casual style of writing is motivating and quirky. I personally found his thought process and “lifestyle design” tips to […]
Book Review: Scion of Ikshvaku by Amish
Posted on under Literary Pursuits — Leave a commentCross-posted from Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3081641646 Scion of Ikshvaku was my first Amish book. Amish has been called India’s literary rockstar, and has been compared with Dan Brown. So, naturally, I was much excited about reading him. Although I liked the storytelling, I was put off a bit by his writing style. Being born and bred in […]