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 Gift of Anxiety
in Book ReviewLearn to embrace anxiety with The Gift of Anxiety by Diante Fuchs, offering easy exercises and tips for better emotional well-being.
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Review and Summary: All It Takes Is a Goal
in Book ReviewWhether you’re seeking your potential or just need a nudge in the right direction, find clarity and confidence in this book.
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Review: Abdi’s World
in Book ReviewA book about life, running, and living that subtly fills you with inspiration, leaving you surprised at how quickly you’ve finished it.
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Review and Summary: Un-Glued
in Book ReviewUn-glued explains sugar’s hidden dangers and the potential of stem cell therapy—a must-read on the diet-health connection.
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Review and Summary: The Status Game
in Book ReviewThe Status Game reveals why human seek status and change the way you see yourself and others, backed by thorough research.
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Review and Summary: Practical Optimism
in Book ReviewLearn how to stay optimistic with Practical Optimism, a guide that offers practical advice through eight pillars of practical optimism.
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Review and Summary: Good Energy
in Book ReviewAchieve better health with Good Energy’s tips on metabolism, simplified science explanations, fun quizzes, and energy-boosting recipes.
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Review: But What Will People Say?
in Book ReviewA book that explores immigration challenges and multicultural identity, offering personal insights and healing reflections.
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Review and Summary: Everyday Rituals
in Book ReviewEveryday Rituals is a great book for anyone who wants to understand why we follow routines and how they help us.
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Review and Summary: Less is More
in Book ReviewLearn how simple living and fair wealth distribution can create a sustainable and happy life in Less is More by Jason Hickel.
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Review and Summary: Why Is This a Question?
in Book ReviewA beginner-friendly book that explores the origins of language, blending history and linguistics for an engaging read.
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Review: The Canary Code
in Book ReviewCreate inclusive workplaces with The Canary Code. Get practical advice and key insights for fostering neurodiversity and belonging.
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Review and Summary: Being Mortal
in Book ReviewBeing Mortal by Atul Gawande highlights the importance of caring for the elderly and ensuring a good quality of life as they age.
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Review and Summary: Psychedelics
in Book ReviewA comprehensive guide to psychedelics, perfect for beginners—engaging, informative, and easy to understand.
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Review: The Education Wars
in Book ReviewA book that discusses the complex relationship between education and politics, the important role of schools, and the challenges they face.
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Review and Summary: On the Origin of Being
in Book ReviewA book on how ancestral wisdom enhances modern life through better sleep, nutrition, work-life balance, and living in harmony with nature.
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Review and Summary: The Tyranny of Merit
in Book ReviewExplore the ideas behind merit in The Tyranny of Merit, revealing its darker side and impact on success, fairness, and societal values.
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Review and Summary: Just One Thing
in Book ReviewJust One Thing is the simplest and most realistic productivity habit to improve health and wellbeing sustainably.
Browse Books by Genre
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- Biographies and Memoirs (31)
- Biology and Life Sciences (12)
- Child Development and Parenting (13)
- Climate Change (2)
- Cooking and Culinary (3)
- Critical Thinking and Research Skills (15)
- Data and Statistics (8)
- Economics (6)
- Education and Learning (10)
- Essays (25)
- Evolutionary Biology (6)
- Fitness and Human Performance (23)
- Health and Medicine (30)
- Leadership and Career (8)
- Life Transitions (11)
- Linguistics (4)
- Literature (2)
- Luck and Chance (3)
- Mathematics (2)
- Mindfulness (3)
- Nature (21)
- Neuroscience (13)
- Poetry (15)
- Politics and Society (41)
- Productivity (25)
- Psychology and Behavioral Science (49)
- Science (44)
- Self-Development (78)
- Technology and AI (10)
- UI/UX (2)
- 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