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. 

The Diary Of A Young Girl : Anne Frank

In this time of pandemic , confined to our homes for about a span of six months all of us have become anxious and bored.We are eagerly waiting for the vaccine to release us from this depressing saga, with internet , Netflix and uncountable source of entertainment and leisure , we inadvertently find ourselves in this situation . Well, this story is nowhere close to our despair. 

The Diary Of A Young Girl is written by Anne Frank , a 13 year old Jewish girl forced into hiding from the Nazis. Anne and her family hides in an apartment above an office, to avoid any kind of suspicion they have to maintain absolute pin-drop silence . For two years Anne and her family were confined to this apartment. 

Anne's diary recounts vivid description of her days in hiding , there's a constant fear to be caught yet Anne lives her life to the fullest, her petty disagreements with family members , romance with one of the family friend , her hope for a better life.Anne's remarkable journey is  a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent  testament to the human spirit.

Tales Of Fosterganj : Ruskin Bond

The Tales Of Fosterganj is written by Ruskin Bond , one of the iconic writers. In this book the author enthralls the readers with enchanting stories based on the fiction rustic town of Fosterganj on the  outskirts of Mussorie.  

 

This book is about stories happened during the year long stay of the author in Fosterganj and the lives of the people in this dusty town. There are stories about Hassan , Sunil ,Vishal , Old Foster and long tailed magpies fitting among the oak trees , these exciting characters and their frivolous lives. 

There are elements of laughter, mystery , frolic , pinch  of satire to hard hitting reality ,author's peculiar  observation will transit you to this town in the Himalayas . At times you are laughing hard to the character's naiveness and other times you are on your toes guessing the epilogue.  It's simple and just nice . A must read. 

Lets Pretend This Never Happened : Jenny Lawson

Lousing on my couch , I thought of reading a funny book so I googled up "most funny book" the first name that popped up was "Lets Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson ". After reading the book I can guarantee you guys that this book is unlike the quintessential comedy its unconventionally funny.  The writer Jenny Lawson is an American (does it matter) journalist , blogger and writer. 

 

In this book the author talks about her bizarre upbringing in rural Texas. The author gives a funny outlook on all her struggles , the author doesn't shy away using slang words notoriously famous with the millennials . Each chapter is bag full of laughter. The way the author talks about some of the serious teenage issues with a lot of humor is calming . 

The author makes sure readers buy her story by posting a lot of pictures . The author describes her lows  with a lot of humor which is best . This book is refreshing in its own way the writing style , the jokes . Definitely , worth the shot. 

Mossad:The Greatest Missions of the Isreali Secret Service :Michael Bar-Zohar & Nissim Mishal

“To protect civilians, the state needs sometimes to do things that are contrary to democratic behavior. It is true that in units like ours the outer limits can become blurred. That's why you must be sure that your people are of the best quality. The dirtiest actions should be carried out by the most honest men.” 
― Michael Bar-Zohar, Mossad

Mossad is based on the expeditions of Isreali Intelligence "Mossad " which is recognized as the world's best secret service intelligence . It is written by Michael Bar-Zohar and Nissim Mishal who have engineered this book through intensive research and interviews with Isreali leaders and Mossad agents recreating the heroic missions, vividly bringing in life  those operatives who risked everything to pull up the operation .

The book complies the most enchanting heart throbbing and enigmatic stories shrouded in secrecy. The stories bring out some of the most dangerous , bold and  intrepid operations for the security of the country. The capture of some of the most notorious dreadful Nazis, the eradication of Black September, the destruction of the Syrian nuclear facility, the elimination of key Iranian nuclear scientists and many others. 

It throws limelight on the hidden world of espionage. 

 Each risky operation has its own share of success and failures .The sabotage of diplomatic ties each failed operations brings. The enormous pressure the chief of the agency has to deal with ,to bring out coward bold operations careful managing the political ties .60 years of Mossad has definitely defined Isreal and the world politics. 

This book is nerve wrecking , the breathtaking stories will keep you on hook. The suspense of the operations will keep you on toes. Once you start reading this book, you just can't keep it away.