Sekar Writes
A Collection of Nonfiction Books Review and Personal Notes
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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 Task
in Book ReviewOn Task is about the science of cognitive control, how our brain guides our duties, and why it sometimes falters.
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Review and Summary: Everything Is Obvious, Once You Know The Answer
in Book ReviewWatts unveils common sense as a stealthy element in the vast landscape of our minds that we have to reevaluate our beliefs in common sense.
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Review and Summary: The Diabetes Code
in Book ReviewFung argues that we can treat type 2 diabetes without medication in two ways: diet and intermittent fasting.
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Review: Brain Rules
in Book ReviewJohn Medina serves insights on “why” our brain works in a certain way, empowering us to harness its potential in our everyday lives.
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Review: The Motivation Myth
in Book ReviewThis book talks about motivation as outcome of personal accomplishments, and it does not necessarily have to be a significant achievement.
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Review and Summary: Four Thousand Weeks
in Book ReviewFour Thousand Weeks invites us to embrace the present moment and pursue what truly brings us joy within our finite time.
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Review and Summary: Range
in Book ReviewRange presents the fact that our modern lives demand a broader perspective and the need for connections across diverse domains.
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Review and Summary: Lost Connections
in Book ReviewLost Connections talks about the causes and cures for people with depression and anxiety related to one’s life circumstances.
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Review: Science Fiction
in Book ReviewIn Science Fiction, Stuart Richie reveals the hidden faults and flaws lurking in the shadows of the scientific system.
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Review: Peak Performance
in Book ReviewPeak Performance suggests the perfect formula for growth is the harmonious interplay between stress and rest.
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Review: The Hungry Brain
in Book ReviewIn “The Hungry Brain,” Guyenet reveals refreshing insights on the field of nutrition and brain-gut correlation.
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Review: From Strength to Strength
in Book ReviewThis book is about the inevitability of life declining and we could find other meaningful sparks in our latter part of life.
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Review and Highlights: Endure
in Book ReviewAlex Hutchinson offers insights on what actually limits us in Endure. Every part of our body, from our physical to mind, was broken down.
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Review: What’s Our Problem?
in Book ReviewTim Urban, observed what happens to society and spelled out his point of view on and why we believe the things we believe.
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Review and Summary: The Obesity Code
in Book ReviewIn The Obesity Code, Fung counts on hormonal problem as the main suspect of obesity, not caloric imbalance.
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Review: The Sports Gene
in Book ReviewSports Gene is a book to anyone who interested in human performance and sports science where it reveals the complicated nature versus nurture.
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Review and Tips: Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?
in Book ReviewWhich Comes First: Cardio or Weights? is an impeccable book that I recommend for people who just commit their journey on fitness.
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Review: The Practice of Groundedness
in Book ReviewBrad Stulberg calls out the suspect as heroic individualism that can be overcome by practicing the principle of groundedness.
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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