Sekar Writes
A Collection of Nonfiction Books Review and Personal Notes
Welcome!
Take a look around my blog, where I bring you weekly nonfiction book reviews filled with knowledges and favorite quotes. Alongside my literary explorations, I share personal stories and projects featuring health insights and intriguing data analysis.
“Some books are undeservedly forgotten; none are undeservedly remembered.”
W.H. Auden, The Dyer’s Hand and Other Essays
Latest Book Reviews
Check out my nonfiction book reviews, featuring thoughts, summaries, and favorite quotes.
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Review and Summary: The Notebook
in Book ReviewNotebooks seem simple, but their story isn’t. The Notebook by Roland Allen shows how they shaped thought and creativity.
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Review and Summary: The Backyard Bird Chronicles
in Book ReviewAmy Tan turns everyday birdwatching into a beautifully illustrated nature journal that gently shifts how you see the world around you.
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Review: 1000 Words
in Book ReviewJami Attenberg and fellow writers share inspiring insights on staying creative, focused, and productive throughout the writing year.
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Review: On Character
in Book ReviewIn short, reflective chapters, a retired general shares his life journey and how his views have evolved over time.
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Review: There Lives A Young Girl in Me Who Will Not Die
in Book ReviewHaunting, honest, and beautifully translated, The Young Girl in Me Who Will Not Die captures the deepest parts of life and feeling.
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Review: Ordinary Time
in Book ReviewStaying isn’t always easy but it can be meaningful. Ordinary Time shares personal essays on faith, place, and life in the quiet middle.
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Review and Summary: Searches
in Book ReviewSearches is a reflective essays that explores how the tools we use daily have become mirrors, magnifiers, and even editors of our identities.
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Review and Summary: Moral Ambition
in Book ReviewMoral Ambition by Rutger Bregman explores how purpose, privilege, and action can shape a better world through realistic idealism.
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Review: Childhood, Youth, Dependency
in Book ReviewChildhood, Youth, Dependency is a memoir of growing up as a girl in a working-class family in 1950s Denmark.
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Review and Summary: The Ideological Brain
in Book ReviewWhat if your political beliefs were shaped by your brain’s wiring? The Ideological Brain reveals the hidden roots of ideology and identity.
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Review and Summary: Chatter
in Book ReviewYour inner voice isn’t the enemy, it just needs better direction. Chatter rewired how I talk to myself, and it might do the same for you.
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Review and Summary: Thinking Through Writing
in Book ReviewTurn your thoughts into great writing with Thinking Through Writing. Learn how to write better and think smarter.
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Review: The Hill We Climb
in Book ReviewThe Hill We Climb by Amanda Gorman offers beautifully written words and powerful hope when you need it in today’s chaotic world.
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Review and Summary: Life in Three Dimensions
in Book ReviewIs there more to life than happiness or meaning? Life in Three Dimensions presents psychological richness as a third path to live fully.
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Review and Summary: The Art of Change
in Book ReviewFeeling stuck in a fast-changing world? The Art of Change shows how shifting your mindset helps you grow, adapt, and lead with confidence.
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Review and Summary: Hate the Game
in Book ReviewHate the Game equips readers with savvy strategies to beat the odds in capitalism, offering empowering insights in an approachable style.
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Review: The Wild Why
in Book ReviewCuriosity and wonder take center stage in The Wild Why. What if slowing down could unlock a deeper connection to life?
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Review and Summary: Atlas of the Heart
in Book ReviewThink you know your emotions? Atlas of the Heart uncovers the gaps in our emotional vocabulary and why naming our feelings matters.
Find What Sparks Your Curiosity
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- AI (1)
- Climate Change (1)
- Economics (4)
- Essays (4)
- Health and Medicine (28)
- Life Transitions (11)
- Linguistics (1)
- Luck and Chance (3)
- Mathematics (2)
- Mindfulness (3)
- Nature (8)
- Neuroscience (14)
- Poetry (3)
- Politics and Society (24)
- Productivity (23)
- Science (34)
- Self-Development (57)
- Technology (1)
- UI/UX (2)
- Women's Studies (6)
- Writing (3)
Hi, I am Sekar!
My passion for reading one book a week fuels my love for books and drives me to share my insights with others.
With a background in medical science, I enjoy compiling and sharing the fascinating knowledge I gain along the way.
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Books let us know we’re not the center of the universe; the universe has many centers.
Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie