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: Learning How to Learn
in Book ReviewBoost memory and learning productivity with practical insights in ‘Learning How to Learn’. Perfect for students and lifelong learners.
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Review and Summary: Never Enough
in Book ReviewNever Enough is a guide on nurturing kids in high-pressure environments, focusing on the importance of feeling valued.
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Review and Summary: Fluke
in Book ReviewFluke shows how small things shape our lives and why luck and simplicity matter in Fluke. Klaas reveals the impact of everyday randomness.
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Review and Summary: Scarcity Brain
in Book Review‘Scarcity Mindset’ tells us why we always want more. Find out how to escape this endless cycle and start enjoying your everyday life.
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Review and Summary: Refactoring UI
in Book ReviewRefactoring UI is a beginner-friendly guidebook offering practical tips for creating visually appealing and user-friendly websites.
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Review and Summary: The Comfort Crisis
in Book ReviewIt explores the impact of excessive comfort, encouraging readers to find a balance with moderate discomfort for a happier, healthier life.
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Review and Summary: Emotional Labor
in Book ReviewEmotional Labor highlights how emotional work, often ignored, affects women and others unfairly, and calls for a change in how it’s valued.
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Review and Summary: The Compound Effect
in Book ReviewFind out the insightful principles of achievement, luck, and making informed choices in The Compound Effect.
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Review and Summary: Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned
in Book ReviewWhy Greatness Cannot Be Planned bridges AI and life, questioning the necessity of explicit goals, and new approach to achieving goals.
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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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- Psychology and Behavioral Science (49)
- Science (44)
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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