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 "The 48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene is a book that has gained significant popularity since its release in 1998. The book aims to provide readers with a deep understanding of the dynamics of power and how to gain and maintain it. While some may view the book as manipulative, others see it as a valuable guide to navigating the complexities of the modern world. In this article, we will discuss some of the key learnings from the book.   1. Power is all around us One of the primary messages of "The 48 Laws of Power" is that power is ubiquitous. It is present in all human interactions, from personal relationships to business dealings. Understanding power dynamics is essential to navigating these relationships successfully. 2. Learn to observe people To gain power, it is important to be able to read people accurately. Greene advises readers to observe people carefully and to pay attention to their body language, tone of voice, and overall behavior. By understanding wh...

Title: Saying it the simple way - Bhagwad Gita Author: Vijay Singal Publisher: Vision India Publications, Gurugram Number Of Pages : 392 Genre: Religious Text Author's Website: http://www.vijaysingal.com/ Review: I received the book in the PDF format from the author himself. I would like to share that I had read Bhagwad Gita, I have it in different formats, the extended version, the small pocket version and also, the audio version too. I took a quick look at the PDF initially but was really hooked on to it as I scrolled down the pages. The author initiates the book with the note "Dedicated to all those who work more and expect less." I kept on moving down the pages. The way the author has portrayed the religious text in the simple to read format will keep you engaged. The translation is both in Hindi and English languages so it is helpful or the readers of both the languages. It's a sacred book and it will help the people, especiall...

Title: Private Delhi Author(s): Ashwin Sanghi, James Patterson Publisher: Penguin Random House, UK Number of Pages: 383 Genre: Fiction/Thriller Review: After reading Private India, I was eager to read Santosh Wagh's and Jack Morgan's next, Private Delhi . When the two master thriller writers, Ashwin Sanghi and James Patterson join hands together to write, then it's almost impossible that the book will not be an exciting read. The book which is sequel to Private India revolves around Santosh Wagh's next spine chilling case which involves government as well. People are getting murdered gruesomely and with the higher authorities involved, the information which is needed is hard to decipher. With this, How the cop who was once the head of Private India, Santosh Wagh, will find the criminal? The story begins with a gruesome murder with human remains being found in the basement of a house the posh area of South Delhi. The suspicion and real th...

Title: My 6/10 Rule of Happiness: How to Get Happiness in life by unlocking this Little Emotional secret of living and positive thinking Author: Dr. Lalit Kumar Number of Pages: 51 Edition: Available in Kindle Edition  Genre: Non Fiction/Self Help Book Review: I would start off with the title of the book which is self explanatory. The author has penned the book wonderfully in a language which is easy to read and understand.  Being short in length, it took me around forty five minutes to read the book. I am not that much fan of reading on the screen as it tires off my eyes but still the book seemed a good read. Going by the book, the author has elaborated the life of modern human beings in a simplistic manner. The way we all are engrossed in our work so as to meet the deadlines,  complete the work assigned etc. that we forget the other important aspects of life like spending time with the family, friends, taking care of your h...

Title: The Dance of Durga Author: Kanika K. Dhillon Number of Pages: 350 Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers India Genre: Fiction I would like to thank Kanika Dhillon, author of the book to give me an opportunity to review her book. Many apologies too as I am posting this review quite late! Anyways, below is my review of the book. Book Review: A truly captivating plot which will take you to the world of villages of Northern India. The story revolves around the life of protagonist, Durga or Rajjo. Her struggle to be famous as a god woman and rule is both exciting and engaging. The story will take you to the journey of her life since birth. How she was born as a gift of seeing the future, how she lost it all, her suffering in love as a teenager and her marriage to a wealthy man after an abortion! The realism in the story will make you feel that  the characters are in front of your eyes and you are a part of it. The novel moves like the season...

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Title : Think and Grow Rich Author : Napoleon Hill Number of pages : 256 Publisher : QFORD Genre : Self Help and Personal Development Book Review: Napoleon Hill brings yet another book in the motivational, personal development and self help domain after the bestselling book THE LAW OF SUCCESS .  First of all, this book is not about getting rich only money wise but it also helps in enriching your personality, your life, and your relations which ultimately leads you to living a content life. It teaches how one can attain the riches by following the thirteen proven steps to riches. After reading this book, I am sure that your attitude towards life would change dramatically. One of the quotes from the book which I liked the most is: "Whatever may be said in praise of poverty, the fact remains that it is not possible to live a really complete or successful life unless one is rich." >>Check out mor...

The other side of me by Sidney Sheldon Title : The Other Side of Me Author : Sidney Sheldon Number of pages : 360 Publisher : Harper Collins Publishers Genre : Autobiography Book Review: I generally don't prefer reading autobiographies as such but if it's of one of my favorite author's, I would definitely pick it up. Also, getting a 4.2 star rating from 19 ratings in all over Flipkart is not that easy :-)  The other side of me is the journey of Sidney Sheldon's life as a writer and definitely, worth reading. The author has led a hard life being a writer, producer, director and an author. But as I was reading on his journey of life, I was enthralled by his consistent passion for his work that made him pass the times of famine smoothly. If you want to read an autobiography to know the life of that person, you can pick it up for reading. You will come to know the hardships of life a person faces while pursuing his ultimate dreams. But if your ...

Title: Rage of Angels Author: Sidney Sheldon Number of pages: 504 Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers Genre: Fiction/Thriller Book Review: Sidney Sheldon is back with another thriller in his kitty with 'Rage of Angels'. A battleground based on life of lawyer Jennifer Parker. Her struggle in life as a lawyer and as a lover is very meticulously carved out in this thriller. One thing I love about Sidney Sheldon which may make me sound repettive is his beautiful way of presenting his imagination so vividly that the reader is fascinated by it. Reading his books takes you through a journey of the characters making you a part of their lives. It forces you to live their life, though momentarily. Another best thing about the author is that he is the master of developing an air of suspense in reader's minds. No matter what assumptions or guesses you make about what is going to happen next, you may miss the bulls eye as the reality would be somewhat differe...

Title: How to Win Friends and Influence People Author: Dale Carnegie Number of Pages: 275 Publisher: Ebury Publishing (A Random House Group Company) Genre: Non-Fiction (Self Help) Book Review: The book was recommended by a friend. Without giving it a second thought, I bought this book after seeing lots of positive reviews about the book and the praise for the author. This is one of the best behavioral books to read for all! The book is divided into four parts giving a thorough study of 30 principals all meant to be very much helpful for any person in life. The best part I liked about the book is that I could relate some of the case incidents quoted by the author, Dale Carnegie with my life and I found them to be absolutely right.  The book is very well researched and presented in a very precise manner. This book should be included in the school as well as college curriculum and should be read at least one time every year to keep the principles...

Title :- Bloodline Author :- Sidney Sheldon Number of Pages :- 409 Publisher :- HarperCollins Publishers India  Genre :- Fiction/Thriller Review : I recently finished reading the book of one of my favorite authors. Every other book I pick of his, I am sure of finding something new in his works. Sidney Sheldon, the author of bloodline has done a remarkable job in this tale of love, lust and death. The best part about the recent works I have read of his is that he starts with the life of the characters from their beginning and leaves no stone unturned in disclosing the life events of them. It becomes a loop of chained events that led to opening up the real suspense at the climax. The crux of this story is that an owner of one of the largest pharmaceutical companies, Roffe and Sons dies in an accident. His daughter, the sole heir to his billion dollar fortune must take the entire responsibility of the gigantic empire. But the problem is someon...

25 Principles of Success by Jack Canfield Title :- How to Get from Where You are to Where You Want to B: The 25 Principles of Success Author :- Jack Canfield Number of Pages :- 335 Publisher :- Harper Element Genre :- Non-Fiction My Verdict:- One of the most inspiring books I have read till now. The author of the Chicken soup for the soul series lists down 25 principles of achieving your goals and ultimately heading to your success. Jack Canfield has listed principles which are rather simple to follow and if one masters all of them or only few of them, they will be surprised by the outcomes.  While reading this book I gave a thought to my previous achievements which I had till now and surprisingly these principles are the only thing I followed when I correlated the things. Looking at the bigger picture, these principles will work for you if you are willing to stick to them. You will not be able to pursue all of them at the same time, but if you t...

Morning, Noon & Night by Sidney Sheldon Title :- Morning, Noon and Night Author :- Sidney Sheldon Number of Pages :- 375  Publisher :- Harper Collins Publishers Genre :- Fiction/Suspense My Verdict:- I ordered this book recently and in no way I was disappointed by the work of the author. Yes, this is another best works of Sidney Sheldon. The way the events and the planning is done before writing this book (I assume) is something that I applaud for. The book itself speaks louder than this review and I am sure that while reading this book, you will be surely drawn towards another world where you would be seeing the characters of the book in front of you. The book is divided in three parts and each part has its own significance. I liked the verse quoted by the author at the very beginning of the book which I would like to re-quote here again: Allow the morning sun to warm Your heart when you are young And let the soft winds of noon Cool...

Jacob Hills by Ismita Tandon Dhankher Title :- Jacob Hills Author :- Ismita Tandon Dhankher Number of Pages :- 263 Publisher :- Harper Collins Genre :- Fiction/Suspense My Verdict:- Looking at the cover of the book, I was sure that it is going to be a suspense novel. I flipped on back side of the book and was happy from my guessing that yes it is a suspense fiction. I instantly bought it. The author takes us to lives of army personnel and the way their lifestyles are. Stuck in middle of the murder mystery is Eva, who is an Anglo-Indian wife of Maj. George Chandy. The murdered woman's body has the marks of cigarette burns similar to the marks which are also visible on a six year old little girl. The story will take you to a breathtaking journey of lives of Capt. Rana who ignores his pregnant wife Heena. Lt. Col. Gary Randhawa and his wife Pam who are involved in running a swinger couples' club. Maj. George Chandy and his wife Eva. The thing whi...

A Mysterious Death at Sainik Farms by Rukmani Anandani Title :- A Mysterious Death at Sainik Farms Author :- Rukmani Anandani Number of Pages :- 240 Publisher :- Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd. Genre :- Fiction My Verdict:- When I picked this book, the thing in my mind was to read a book which has an interesting story and is a quick read; one that can be read during the evening snack hours. I browsed through Flipkart and came across this book. Without thinking about it for the second time, I ordered it. Now coming to the storyline, it is about a rich businessman, Ugrasen who is found dead at the Sainik farms residence. The way the author has started the story is compelling and is successful in creating an air of suspense. The cute thing about the story I liked was the role played by Anjali, Ugrasen's fourteen year old niece who sets out to unravel the mystery. Also, the role played by the private investigator Ganpati Iyer is very much interestin...

Tell Me Your Dreams by Sidney Sheldon Title :- Tell Me your Dreams Author :- Sidney Sheldon Number of Pages :-  341 Publisher :- Harper Collins Genre :- Fiction (based on actual cases) My Verdict:- When I was about to finish The Best Laid Plans by Sidney Sheldon, I realized that I couldn't get enough of the author. The more I read his works, more I fall in love with his writings. Probably the most translated author and a master storyteller are well suited compliments for Sidney Sheldon. The book involves three women who are suspected of committing brutal murders. The spine chilling thrill while reading the story with each and every page taking the story to another level will keep you engrossed in the story. The best thing I like about Sidney Sheldon is his timing. He knows just perfectly when to grow the suspense and when to reveal the truth.  Well, this book didn't disappoint me and I am sure that it will not disappoint you as well. Every c...

The Best Laid Plans by Sidney Sheldon Title :- BEST LAID PLANS Author :- Sidney Sheldon Number of Pages :- 344 Publisher :- Harper Collins Genre :- Suspense/Thriller My Verdict:-  I came across this book while browsing Sidney Sheldon's books. The one great thing about the author I like the most is that he plans and implement the plot very cleverly. He knows how to pull the readers attention and he is very much successful in building up the suspense throughout the storyline. This book is about jealousy, anger, ego revenge and all sorts of similar emotions you can think of. The plot is extremely well executed and Sidney Sheldon knows well when to open up the mystery. The conspiracy theory he brings in in this book is pretty much attention grabbing which will lead you to crave for more. It is about two characters primarily, Leslie Stewart who is a beautiful PR executive who learns through her experience that power is all she needed for the revenge. Oliver Russe...

The Rozabal Line by Ashwin Sanghi Title :- The Rozabal Line Author :- Ashwin Sanghi Number of Pages :-362 Publisher :- Westland Ltd. Genre :- Thriller My Verdict:-  The Rozabal Line is the first book by the author. It was published by the author himself under a pseudonym, Shawn Haigins in 2007 before being published by Westland in 2008 under his own name. Coming to the book, as I have read the other two books of the same author viz. Chanakya's Chant and The Krishna Key , I decided to pick this one as well. One thing which I like about the author is the way he is able to grip the reader's attention by writing in such a way that it seems like a movie is being played vividly in front of the eyes while reading. The enormous  amount of research the author puts in his books is something which can be an eye opener as well. Secondly, through his books, author definitely depicts his love for the history and he is very much able to build up an ...

The Long Walk Home by Manreet Sodhi Someshwar Title :- The Long Walk Home Author :- Manreet Sodhi Someshwar Number of Pages :- 272 Publisher :- Harper Collins Genre :- Fiction My Verdict :- After reading the latest Mehrunisa Series by Manreet Sodhi Someshwar, I decided to buy her earlier work. The reason I picked The Long Walk Home is not only because of author's imagination and a perfect literary skill but also to present the story so vividly. This art is very rare to find. I am a huge fan of Suspense/Mysteries/Thrillers/horror genre which led me to buy the latest two books of the Mehrunisa series viz. The Taj Conspiracy and The Hunt For The Kohinoor .  The Long Walk Home is a story of Baksh who is seventy one year old. An old man who is a heart patient who reminisces about his life. The roles played by his children especially the character of  Anant and Noor I liked very much. An air of suspense is also created by author in the book which makes the boo...