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: Rewire
in Book ReviewMost self-help books tell you to believe your brain can change. Rewire shows you how it actually works and the tools to make it happen.
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Review and Summary: The Sirens’ Call
in Book ReviewIs your attention truly yours? The Sirens’ Call reveals how it’s being bought, sold, and manipulated in the modern world.
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Review and Summary: Unreliable
in Book ReviewEver wondered what it’s really like in biomedical science? Unreliable reveals the truths and real-life challenges behind the lab doors.
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Review and Summary: The Paradox of Democracy
in Book ReviewDemocracy relies on communication. But could it also be its undoing? The Paradox of Democracy explores the hidden risks shaping our future.
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Review and Summary: The Chaos Machine
in Book ReviewThe Chaos Machine exposes how social media’s hidden algorithms fuel fear, division, and misinformation to keep us hooked.
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Review and Summary: Erasing History
in Book ReviewHow do authoritarian regimes rewrite history to stay in power? Erasing History reveals its impact on democracy and education.
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Review and Summary: All Through the Night
in Book ReviewWe’ve misunderstood darkness for too long. All Through the Night shows how light pollution steals our connection to nature and the night sky.
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Review and Summary: The Success Myth
in Book ReviewThe Success Myth challenges the flashy idea of success and offers a refreshing reminder to focus on what truly matters.
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Review and Summary: Getting Back to the Table
in Book ReviewStruggling with negotiation? Getting Back to the Table reveals why we fail and how to bounce back stronger.
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Review and Summary: Superbloom
in Book ReviewHow has technology changed the way we connect? Superbloom explores the impact of communication on our thinking, relationships, and society.
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Review and Summary: How Economics Explains the World
in Book ReviewHow does economics shape people and history? How Economics Explains the World reveals the hidden forces behind our choices and society.
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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.
Browse Books by Genre
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- Biographies and Memoirs (31)
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- Climate Change (2)
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- Critical Thinking and Research Skills (15)
- Data and Statistics (8)
- Economics (6)
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- Essays (25)
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- Leadership and Career (8)
- Life Transitions (11)
- Linguistics (4)
- Literature (2)
- Luck and Chance (3)
- Mathematics (2)
- Mindfulness (3)
- Nature (21)
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- Poetry (15)
- Politics and Society (41)
- Productivity (25)
- Psychology and Behavioral Science (49)
- Science (44)
- Self-Development (78)
- Technology and AI (10)
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- 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