Sekar Writes
A Collection of Nonfiction Books Review and Personal Notes
Welcome!
Take a look around my blog, where I bring you book reviews filled with knowledges and favorite quotes. Alongside my literary explorations, I share personal stories and some side projects.
“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: On Tyranny
in Book ReviewFeeling overwhelmed by the state of the world? On Tyranny offers powerful lessons from history to inspire action and protect democracy.
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Review: A Liveable Future is Possible
in Book ReviewNoam Chomsky’s “A Liveable Future is Possible” talks about AI, politics, and environmental challenges in a compelling interview collection.
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Review and Summary: The Tyranny of Experts
in Book ReviewWhy does poverty persist? The Tyranny of Experts reveals the bold truth: the poor lack rights to shape their futures.
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Review and Summary: Do Nothing
in Book ReviewStuck in the grind? Do Nothing reveals why we’re obsessed with busyness and how to reclaim a healthier balance.
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Review and Summary: The New Menopause
in Book ReviewWhy is menopause so misunderstood? The New Menopause offers relatable insights and science-backed advice to spark the conversation.
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Review and Summary: The Serviceberry
in Book ReviewThe Serviceberry rethinks abundance and generosity through nature’s wisdom, offering a refreshment on how we give and take.
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Review and Summary: Bullshit Jobs
in Book ReviewAre we trapped in meaningless work just to feel worthy? Bullshit Jobs challenges everything we believe about work and purpose.
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Review and Summary: Seven Deadly Sins
in Book ReviewEver wondered why we act the way we do? 7 Deadly Sins reveals how biology shapes our so-called ‘sins’, challenging what we thought we knew.
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Review and Summary: Against Technoableism
in Book ReviewAgainst Technoableism makes you rethink what inclusion truly means. This eye-opening book challenges how we see disability and technology.
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Review and Summary: The Dawn of Mind
in Book ReviewThe Dawn of Mind explores the idea that all life is conscious, beyond just brains. Ready to rethink consciousness?
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Review and Summary: Wintering
in Book ReviewWintering sees tough times as seasons to embrace, not just survive. Its poetic take offers a new way to look at life’s challenges.
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Review and Summary: The Resistance Training Revolution
in Book ReviewBuild fitness routine with The Resistance Training Revolution, offering guidance on resistance training, intuitive eating, and home workouts.
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Review and Summary: An Immense World
in Book ReviewEver wondered how animals see, hear, or feel the world? An Immense World takes you on a journey through their unique senses.
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Review and Summary: Raised to Obey
in Book ReviewIs education a path to empowerment or control? Raised to Obey questions the true purpose behind today’s systems.
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Review and Summary: Braiding Sweetgrass
in Book ReviewBraiding Sweetgrass beautifully weaves science with indigenous wisdom, offering powerful insights into our connection with nature.
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Review: The Ultimate Hidden Truth of the World
in Book ReviewA collection of Graber’s essays discussing topics that people usually ignore and unconsciously significantly affect our life.
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Review and Summary: How To Make The Best Coffee At Home
in Book ReviewLearn coffee-making tips and perfect your brewing style. Ideal book for beginners bringing café-quality coffee home.
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Review and Summary: Most Likely to Succeed
in Book ReviewA book revealing how schools focus on memorizing over real-world skills, urging more creativity, problem-solving, and a passion for learning.
Browse Books by Genre
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You’ll likely find it in these categories!
- Biographies and Memoirs (31)
- Biology and Life Sciences (12)
- Child Development and Parenting (13)
- Climate Change (2)
- Cooking and Culinary (3)
- Critical Thinking and Research Skills (15)
- Data and Statistics (8)
- Economics (6)
- Education and Learning (10)
- Essays (25)
- Evolutionary Biology (6)
- Fitness and Human Performance (23)
- Health and Medicine (30)
- Leadership and Career (8)
- Life Transitions (11)
- Linguistics (4)
- Literature (2)
- Luck and Chance (3)
- Mathematics (2)
- Mindfulness (3)
- Nature (21)
- Neuroscience (13)
- Poetry (15)
- Politics and Society (41)
- Productivity (25)
- Psychology and Behavioral Science (49)
- Science (44)
- Self-Development (78)
- Technology and AI (10)
- UI/UX (2)
- Women's Studies (6)
- Writing (9)
Life in the Margins
Here’s what else you’ll find on this blog.
Reading Life
- About the novels I couldn’t put down and keep track of my reading journey.
Journaling
- Writing is how I make sense of things. Notes from my journal: observations, reflections, and the small things worth remembering.
Fresh Flower Care
- There’s something quietly grounding about tending to fresh flowers. Notes on keeping them beautiful and alive for longer.
Home Gardening
- Growing things at home with a lot of curiosity. Notes from my small gardening experiments.
Life in Helsinki, Finland
- Living in Helsinki has shaped how I read, think, and move through the world. A little window into daily life in the north.
Hi, I am Sekar!
My passion for reading (at least) one book a week fuels my love for books and drives me to share the insights with others.
With a background in medical science, I enjoy compiling and sharing the fascinating knowledge I gain along the way.
Feel free to reach out and join me in celebrating our shared love for books!
Books let us know we’re not the center of the universe; the universe has many centers.
Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie