Madhumita Singh

I picked this book up as I am struggling with keeping up with a routine and following it diligently. There are a few things which I do regularly like reading but it has to be in a routine so that I can be efficient and make time for other activities as well. Talking about the book, the author mentions the book “seven habits of highly effective people” it definitely brought back memories from my graduation days, thats when I had read it. This surely build a trust in this book. This book challenges the common belief that you have to sacrifice your health, family, or values to build wealth. Instead, Houghton (the author) argues that true success comes from enriching others, balancing all aspects of life—spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional—before chasing financial goals. If you’ve ever felt torn between your career and your personal life, this book offers a refreshing perspective: you can have it all, as long as you build the right habits in the right order. It’s a great read for aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone who wants success without burnout.

Michelle Jungmin Bang’s Sun & Ssukgat is a gentle guide to Korean self-care rooted in food, tradition and nature. she shares her visit to Buddhist nuns who practice mindful temple cooking with simple and natural ingredients. Their wisdom inspires her to reconnect with her heritage and build a “longevity pantry” at home. A heartfelt blend of culture, wellness, and personal healing. the book encourages a slower, healthier way of living. I loved reading it.

Black Legend pulls you in from the first page with a tense jungle chase and the powerful story of Diego, a Mayan priest caught between two worlds. I really liked reading how Diego is torn between loyalty to the church and love for his people. The mix of action, history and spiritual conflict makes it both gripping and thought-provoking. A compelling read for sure.

Eliana, a woman who is trying to leave behind her past and live a new life as a Christian wife. She struggles with guilt and the fear of being judged especially after a night of intimacy with her husband. The most touching part is Eliana’s realization that married women should be allowed to enjoy intimacy and talk about it without shame. Her idea of starting a support group for women is inspiring and hopeful. I loved reading it from the 1st chapter itself.

This book tells the story about pain, loss and starting over. It begins with a man named Asher who is deeply sad after losing his sons and his wife Rachel is so heartbroken that she can no longer care for their baby. Asher gets advice to move on with life even if it means making very hard choices. Later we meet Miriam, a woman in Jerusalem, who is living a hard life. Its an interesting read and I enjoyed reading it.

Eddie Ross, the author shares real tips from his own experience as a coach and business leader. The book starts with learning to lead yourself first. It talks about understanding your own actions, how it affect others and how to manage your emotions and decisions. There are many helpful ideas on how to talk to your team, keep them motivated and build a positive work culture. I specially liked the new idea called “me-pathy” introduced by the author which is learning to understand yourself better so you can lead others better. A must read.

Highly recommended I felt a need of connection with myself and hence I tried meditation, spirituality.. everything seemed good but I needed to test my limits. I wanted to try something which could give me satisfaction. I was satisfied with every other aspect of my life but it was kinda monotonous. Thankfully I came across dry fasting and I felt it is beyond me. Thats when I challenged myself and tried it. I must admit it that it surpassed my expectations and changed me from within. I not only was able to do it but also thrive mentally and emotionally. What I like the most in this book is the post fasting recovery insights. Thats what really kept me going. I highly recommend it to everyone atleast try once in their lifetime.

Retirement is not the end of the road, but rather the beginning of a new open highway.” The author has explained this really well in just two short words that Retirement is “ uncharted waters”. I completely agree with him. I watched my father retire a few years back, and while he did have a fair amount of savings, I was not sure what he would do with all this time on his hands. But he seemed more carefree and spontaneous than ever before. He is doing well in politics and travels a lot, and has done his first solo trip. He seems to be enjoying it a lot, but I fear what he will do when he won’t be able to travel. I bought this book so he can start planning for that day now. This book gives me hope that he will enjoy all of his retirement days. It’s a workbook in which you can plan your retirement with time tested strategies by the author. My favorite part is “managing your fears” as it just hit home for me.

I am a big fan of books which is basically amalgamation of different quotes, stories etc. it’s like having best of the lot to yourself at one place. One of my favorite book on the same theme is light from many lamps. This is my go to book whenever I am in a mood to read something inspirational and don’t have much time. “The third way Book 1 :Awareness” is on the same line and love the explanation of the curated quotes and stories. I highly recommend it.