What a Lecture!

If you love reading books (no matter what genre) and haven't read The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch, drop everything and get your hands on this book.

Randy Pausch, was a computer science professor who succumbed to pancreatic cancer. Days before he would bid goodbye to his wife and 3 kids, he stepped in front of 400 students of Carnegie Mellon University to deliver his last lecture. Every word he spoke has been captured and authored in this book. Intention was clear. He wanted to share his experiences with the world and in the process help them to realize the happiness of 'Achieving their Childhood dreams.'

A book that I could not put down once I started. This must have been one book that I must have just ran through and while I did that, it just changed the way I looked at things, added to my beliefs and helped me define a path that is more satisfying. A strong recommend.

small is the new big...

...and 183 other riffs, rants, and remarkable business ideas that make a lovely read. In true Seth Godin style, this is a light read. The simplicity makes you wonder why simplicity is so difficult.

True to what he says, you cannot read this book in one go and neither should you try to. It is such a pleasant read that you can pick any page and get started. Ponder on each article that appears in the book and the revelation is commendable for any person associated with marketing, business, and/or entrepreneurship.

Thanks to the book, I've rediscovered my passion for writing. Do put in your comments about my latest passion.

Tribes - I definitely needed this one

If I was a girl and Seth a bachelor (I am actually not sure if he is not), I would be on my way to meet and propose to him. Tribes made me fall in love with Seth Godin, the new business leader. It is fun, motivating, and so simply realistic that my two year old listened to it with rapt attention as I read it loud.

A definite read for everyone and anyone who can spell a in the word a. Seth Godin talks very passionately about challenging the status quo and why now is the right time to bring out the heretic in us. One book that I am going to preserve and read it over and over again. What has been the impact of this book on me. You can see it :)

Prey - Was definitely spine chilling

I have to give it to Michael Crichton for this. I am not a big fan of him and I was apprehensive when I picked this book, but at the end of it, I loved this spine chilling thriller.

My love for computer programming saw a new life when I read this book with a complete new look at how programmers approach solutions. There is a lot of technical jargon in this book, but still manages to have you in rapt attention as you run through the pages. Worth a read, I must say!

Malice - Not bad but can't admit it

When my uncle told me it is a good read, I was thrilled and opened the book with high expectations. Expectations were what did me in. The style is awesome and gave me enough description to vision everything that happens in the book, but throughtout the book, I felt something was missing. When I finished the book, I was happy I did it, and told to myself, it was not a bad read.

Somehow it is better than that, because I am never able to convince myself that it is just a decent read. It is better than that, and on that note, I will give Robert Tanenbaum another try.

Indian Authors Rocking - After Chetan its Ravi now

I am falling for the Indian authors. After Chetan Bhagat, I decided to try Ravi Subramanian's If God Was A Banker, and I have to admit, I loved the book. It's an insider’s fictionalised account of how Indian professionals experience the world of foreign banks, the story spans three continents. Everything was right about the book that lived to my expectation (or even surpassed). Its an excellent read and the story and the print will let you finish the book in a day. I might consider Ravi's other books too :)

5 Point Someone is equally good but...

I finally finished Chetan Bhagat's first book recently and absolutely loved it. So that's the story for now. I started with his recent book and read his publications backwards and finished his first book. Honestly, I loved all of them and for me it is a big thing, because I am a little wary about Indian authors. What I am worried though is if his next book, whenever he plans to write one will be as good as his earlier ones. After reading all the three books, I thought likability was receding with book on book. Will I read his next book? I might give him a chance or might just wait until someone says it is a rocking book :)