Saturday, November 11, 2006

Recent Reads


Below are some books I have read in the past few months that I would recommend:

Holy Cow- An Australian women moves to India and struggles with the transition, life and the Indian culture. During this time she travels throughout the country looking for answers and meeting interesting people along the way. If you coming to India this is a good primer
Shantaram- This book rocked my world. Read it!It was one of the 1st I read while in India and despite its intimidating size it, I promise it flows effortlessly. Roberts paints an amazingly vivid and accurate picture of India. Soon to be a Johny Depp movie.
Age of Kali- Kali translates into Destruction and this book takes you on a trip throughout different states within India via the eyes of a British journalist. The book drags at points but if you want to learn about some fascinating history and states of India it is worth your time.
The Greatness Guide- Robin Sharma is a life coach and author of many bestsellers. This is his latest and if you are looking to take your game to the next level it has a lot of worthwhile tips in it.
The Monk who sold his Ferrari- This Sharma book is a cheesy, yet tells his story of leaving his legal practice to find himself in the Himalayas.
Catch 22- A book based World War II, Heller clearly has ADD as he jumps around more than house of pain...In spite of that it is a great book.
Leadership Presence- When you see it you know it...This book describes how the field and skills of performance arts can be incorporated into everyday life to fuel your fire.
The Tao of Physics- East meets West and the links and connections are fascinating. Capra talks about how science and eastern philosophy are very similar. Bland at times but a good book to skim.
Running with the bulls: From Wharton to Wall Street- This book describes the life of a student at the #1 Undergraduate Business School in the country. It is interesting how intense these young people are...
Great Expectations- Its a classic and Dickens writing style can be challenging to follow.
Many Lives Many Masters- A doctors reflections on a his work with a patient doing past life regressions.
The unbearable lightness of being- A Great book about a man's search for love, connection, himself and how fate twists.
The Manuel of the Warrior of Light- Written by the author of the alchemist, this book is a set of quotes that I find empowering.
The Rules of work- A real quick read for those of you playing the corporate game.

I would love to get a few recommendations from you!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Josh, I logged onto see your video but could not resist reading the blogs. The books you have read are some of my favorites.

You mentioned music which reminds me of a very good book I read by a well-known Indian author Vikram Seth. Most of his books are good but 'An Equal Music' is one that I was reminded of. The others are A suitable boy (good one), All you who sleep tonight (Poems) and others.