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: Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?
in Book ReviewDr. Julie Smith shares science-based mental health tips to help you navigate tough times, understand your emotions, and grow stronger.
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Review and Summary: Building a Second Brain
in Book ReviewStruggling to keep up with endless information? Building a Second Brain shares smart ways to organize ideas and boost productivity.
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Review and Summary: Hyperfocus
in Book ReviewStruggling to stay productive in a fast-paced world? Learn how your brain works and use simple tricks to get more done in less time.
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Review and Summary: Essentialism
in Book ReviewEmbrace a life philosophy of ‘less but better’ for more impactful and effective living. Explore the core principles of Essentialism.
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Highlights and Review: Lean In
in Book ReviewSheryl Sandberg shares her journey, tackling gender equality and the challenges women face in stepping into leadership roles.
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Highlights and Review: Atomic Habits
in Book ReviewAtomic Habits isn’t just another self-help guide. It shows how small daily habits can lead to big, lasting change in life.
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Review and Summary: The Art of Statistics
in Book ReviewA book to understand why statistics matter, mistakes, and the fatal impact if we belittling the method that we pick for data analysis.
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Review and Summary: Digital Minimalism
in Book ReviewA book offering therapy for digital addiction, redirecting focus from social media to real-life experiences.
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Highlight and Review: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
in Book ReviewIf you follow Naval Ravikant in Twitter, then you will come across some of his tweets in this book. However, this book is the deeper insights from Naval that show us his perspectives in life, which is thought-provoking and kind of refreshing.
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Highlight and Review: Surrounded by Setbacks
in Book ReviewTired of setbacks despite your best efforts? This book helps you navigate life’s challenges and turn them into success without the clichés.
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Review and Summary: Quiet
in Book ReviewIn Quiet, Susan Cain explains how introvert or extrovert act socially different and how both personalities can work together in harmony.
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Review and Summary: Think Again
in Book ReviewI remember that I was stunned by what Bill Gates said on Inside Bill’s Brain where he said the most terrifying thing for him is if his brain no longer works. This book successfully makes me aware why thinking matters and how come someone as inspired as Bill Gates feels scared if he cannot think…
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Review Memilih (Menjadi Investor) Bahagia
in Book ReviewPenulis: Wuddy Warsono, CFA. Jumlah halaman: 224 halaman Diterbitkan tanggal: 7 April 2021 After reading the book title, I believe that some of you will think that this book is all about economy, investing, trading psychology, and other sub topic related to those kind of things. Surprisingly, this book is much more than those. What…
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Review: The Art of Thinking Clearly
in Book ReviewThe Art of Thinking Clearly menjelaskan 99 bias kognitif yang mempengaruhi kesalahan manusia dalam mengambil keputusan dan memandang hidup.
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Review Bad Science: Mitos Detoksifikasi dan Senam Otak
in Book ReviewPenulis: Ben Goldacre. Tanggal rilis: September 2008. Jumlah halaman: 338 halaman. Ben Goldacre adalah seorang psikiatris dan kolumnis di The Guardian. Di buku ini, Ben mengkritisi media, perusahaan, atau beberapa orang yang melakukan overklaim terhadap sejumlah produk kesehatan dan gaya hidup sehat dengan menggunakan kalimat dan cerita yang terdengar saintifik. Padahal, informasi tersebut dipaparkan oleh…
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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.
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Books let us know we’re not the center of the universe; the universe has many centers.
Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie