Posts from the personal development category.
Sometimes a book finds you — not the other way around. I remember picking up I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced during a quiet evening, thinking I’d flip through a few pages before bed. What I didn’t know was that this slim memoir, written by a girl not even out of primary school, would leave me sleepless and wide-eyed, grappling with questions no ten-year-old should ever have to answer.This is the ...
What happens when you fall in love with a new language — so much that you leave behind the comfort of your mother tongue? Jhumpa Lahiri's memoir is all about her journey learning Italian — not as a skill, but as a way of life. It's slow, poetic, and personal. 🖋️Not a guidebook. But a reflection on identity, language, and starting over. Read my review at https://jaeeblogscom.wordpress.com/2025/06/...
My thoughts are lonely, dark and deep. They take on forms, they seep and creep.They stare at me, they hiss and sneer,Their fangs fed by doomscrolls and fear.I can't stand them, they won't spare me.A door swells up, nowhere to flee.They’ve stormed the gates, they've barged in now.I want it to stop, but I don't know how.They grin as they close, the air turns vile.Noxious fumes, as they drip their bi...
Haruki Murakami’s memoir ‘What I Talk About When I Talk About Running’ is not a guidebook. It’s his chain of thoughts, experiences on writing, running, and everything in between. I have shared my reflections — what worked for me, what didn’t, and who this book might truly speak to. 🏃♂️📝& You don’t need to be a runner to enjoy this. 📖 Read the full review — https://jaeeblogscom.wordpress.com/20...
Ever had a moment that changed everything? Like the time someone remembered your name at just the right time, or a stranger’s kindness lifted your spirits when you were at your lowest? Those seemingly small moments stick, don’t they? The Power of Moments dives deep into why.Written by Chip and Dan Heath — yes, the same brilliant duo behind Made to Stick and Switch — this book isn’t just another se...
Do you remember the first time a woman’s story made you sit up, smile, and silently whisper, “I want to be like her”? Maybe it was Indira Gandhi on the news, or Mary Kom on the podium, or your mother silently winning life’s daily battles. RISING: 30 Women Who Changed India by Kiran Manral is a celebration of those kinds of stories — the kind that don’t just inspire, but shift something inside you....
What happens when you mix India’s startup dreams, small-town hustle, and a desi sense of humour? You get a book that feels less like a business lecture and more like a late-night chai chat with your ambitious friend who’s already cracked the code. The Startups of Bharat by Aditya Arora and Surya Pasricha isn’t your regular startup manual—it’s raw, relatable, and full of heart.For those unfamiliar,...
Lately, the language politics in our country have been disturbing. But in the midst of it all, there are still people who live across states, languages, and cultures — happily and harmoniously.The hosts are warm and welcoming.The guests are curious, open to learning new languages, ideas, and customs — without burden or resistance. 🌍💛 Today’s story is about how she found connection beyond words w...
You know how sometimes you pick up a book, expecting just another life story, and then it gently surprises you—like a quiet conversation with an old soul who has seen it all and still believes in love, resilience, and purpose? That’s exactly what happened when I read An Unlikely Chemistry by S. Krishnaswamy.For those unfamiliar, Krishnaswamy is not your average memoirist. He’s a filmmaker known fo...
Have you ever found yourself so entangled in a book that it feels like you’re living a parallel life—gritty, unpredictable, and emotionally raw? That was me with Bullets to Betrayals. Crime thrillers with a romantic undertone aren’t new, especially in Indian fiction, but V.B. Bonny doesn’t just dip her toes into the genre—she dives headfirst, bringing back something rare: substance wrapped in styl...
