The Code Of The Extraordinary Mind By Vishen Lakhiani

The code of The Extraordinary Mind 

By reading the title , I believe most of you might have realized that it's a self help book. Now , I am going to be a bit honest with you , am not really a fan of self help books because many times I believe things written in those books are easier said then done and many of those books are written by gurus with embezzled portfolio of over achievements who haven't even experienced or (maybe they have but don't talk about it ) mundane failures which personally have pushed me into a space of disappointment .

For those of you , who kind of agree with me The Code Of The Extraordinary Mind is none of those typical self help books . It is written by Vishen Lakhiani a motivational speaker , founder and CEO of Mindvalley .The author blatantly talks about his struggles , I felt a sense of relief when I read a person of that certain aura as that of Vishen Lakhiani talking about those mundane struggles brushed off majorly  by everyone .

"Rules imposed by the society which need to be broken off ?" quite a famous ideology right ! fashionably coined by the author as "brules" , he lists those brules and abashes them . This book is definitely a game changer with self development ideology , it is going to mess with your definitions of life and throw you in a space where you will definitely ponder on some things. Yes, this self help book is worth the shot. 

TRAIN TO PAKISTAN : KHUSHWANT SINGH

" The fact is both the sides killed. Both shot and stabbed and speared and clubbed. Both tortured . Both raped."

― Kushwant Singh 

The end of the British colonial era saw the most dramatic and devastating partition of India and Pakistan in 1947. This unfortunate event is recounted by Khushwant Singh an Indian journalist , diplomat and politician who has pen down his own personal experience of pain and sorrow through this historic novel Train To Pakistan through the perspective of Juggut Singh ( a village gangster).

The novel is based on the village of Mano Majra , on the borders of India and Pakistan , where Sikhs and Muslims live together peacefully where partition seems a political foul play . They don't pay much heed to it and carry on to their  daily routine. 

But slowly , the situation tenses when a train full of dead Sikh bodies passes through the village. 

The tables have turned , there's unrest , suspicions and conflicting loyalties much to the aghast of the magistrate and police officer who find themselves helpless in this situation . This book is a must read to get a glimpse of the partition whose effect is still lingering in the hearts of people. 

I AM MALALA : The Girl Who Stood Up for Education And Was Shot By The Taliban

I AM MALALA : The Girl Who Stood Up for Education And Was Shot By The Taliban written by Malala Yousafzai with Christina Lamb . Malala Yousafzai winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. In this memoir the author describes her challenging journey where she had to fight for being a women , for her rights and for humanity. 

 Right from her birth, born in an orthodox community where the birth of a male is much celebrated than a female. But , her parents support helped her fight for her rights from a very young age.

When Taliban took control over Swat Valley , her neighborhood struck with terrorism her thirst for education remained unwavered.

Her stoicism and resilience to remain silent for right her for education is inspiring. She stood against the Taliban for which she had to pay a price for her life. On 9th October 2012 , she was shot in head at point-blank range while returning from school, yet she refused to bow down. Inspire of all the tragedies , that shock her life she emerged strong and victorious . 

There's a lot to learn from her fierce personality her perseverance , stubborn courage and dedication. Malala's strength is encouraging , definitely a must read.