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: On Freedom
in Book ReviewWhat does freedom truly mean? Timothy Snyder’s On Freedom challenges us to rethink this overused yet misunderstood concept.
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Review and Summary: Beyond Anxiety
in Book ReviewIs anxiety a symptom of deeper societal issues? Beyond Anxiety unpacks its roots and guides you toward rediscovering creativity and balance.
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Review and Summary: The Trouble with Ancient DNA
in Book ReviewA bold take on the hype, warning against trusting DNA to define history. A must-read for anyone questioning the mainstream DNA narrative.
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Review and Summary: In All Weathers
in Book ReviewEver felt the weather etch itself into your memories? In All Weathers reveals the beauty in every element around us.
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Review and Summary: What My Bones Know
in Book ReviewDoes our past shape our present? Stephanie Foo’s What My Bones Know offers a raw look at trauma and the courage it takes to heal.
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Review and Summary: The Unthinkable
in Book ReviewThe Unthinkable explores why we’re unprepared for disasters and offers suggestions to improve your chances of survival in emergencies.
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Review and Summary: The Certainty Trap
in Book ReviewWhat if being “right” is holding us back? The Certainty Trap reveals how questioning our beliefs can unlock understanding and unity.
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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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My 2024 Reading Recap
in Book ReviewLooking back at the books that brought new ideas and lessons into my life in 2024. A recap of the books that made this year memorable.
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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?
Find What Sparks Your Curiosity
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You’ll likely find it in these categories!
- 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