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: The Learning Game
in Book ReviewA revolutionary book redefining education. Find out how to empower kids for the future and gain insightful life skills as an adult.
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Review and Summary: The Right Call
in Book ReviewEnhance your life skills by learning the art of better decision-making from athletes and coaches with Sally Jenkins’ ‘The Right Call.’
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Review and Summary: Ultra-Processed People
in Book ReviewUltra-Processed People talks about the effects of processed foods on health and lifestyle. Essential insights for healthy eating enthusiasts!
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Review and Summary: The Myth of Normal
in Book ReviewThis book offers key insights on the impact of trauma and stress on health, emphasizing the vital mind-body connection.
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Review and Summary: The Molecule of More
in Book ReviewFind out how dopamine influences our passions and pursuits in The Molecule of More. A deep look into human behavior and emotions.
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Review and Summary: Same As Ever
in Book ReviewStep into Morgan Housel’s Same As Ever, a book that resonates through changing times and makes a lasting mark.
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Review and Summary: How Not to Diet
in Book ReviewGreger presents the latest advancements in diet and nutrition research. A must-read for foodies, health enthusiasts, and the curious alike.
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Review and Summary: Hidden Potential
in Book ReviewAdam Grant, a renowned organizational psychologist, has once again graced us with his insights in his latest book, Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things. As a fan of his previous work, Think Again, which I’ve revisit annually, I anticipated the release of this new book. Now, having dug into its pages, I’m thrilled…
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Review and Summary: Good for a Girl
in Book ReviewGood for a Girl highlights the challenges female athletes face. It advocates for equality and fairness in the athletic world.
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Review and Summary: Up to Speed
in Book ReviewUp to Speed is about why women often get left behind in sports science. From biases to period chats and everything in between.
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Review: Breaking Through, My Life in Science
in Book ReviewDiscover Katalin Karikó’s inspiring journey from childhood dreams to Nobel recognition in the world of mRNA vaccine.
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Review and Summary: How Bad Do You Want It?
in Book ReviewDiving into the power of mind over muscle and discover the synergy of mental and physical prowess with real-life tales of athletic endurance.
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Review and Summary: The Body
in Book ReviewExplore the blending of science and humor, uncover the curiosities of our anatomy in this engaging read. Perfect for biology enthusiasts.
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Review and Summary: Master of Change
in Book ReviewMaster of Change introduces the concept of rugged flexibility, offering a captivating, structured blueprint for navigating change in life.
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Review and Summary: The 7 Deadly Sins of Psychology
in Book ReviewChris Chambers addresses research misconduct in psychology, offering pragmatic solutions to rectify these prevalent issues.
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Review and Summary: The Data Detective
in Book ReviewTim Harford presents a compelling set of rules to arm you against being deceived by statistics, navigate the numbers game like never before
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Review and Summary: Brain Rules for Baby
in Book ReviewJohn Medina provides scientifically-backed insights on parenting and knowledge of what actually transpires inside a baby’s brain.
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Review and Summary: Burn
in Book ReviewIn ‘Burn, Pontzer introduces the concept of ‘constrained daily energy expenditure’ and the relationship of diet, energy intake, and output.
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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