Manish Tully: Book Review

  I am updating my blog after a long time. Don't know why I lost motivation for blogging, but somehow, today I felt like updating my blog with my review on the book which I completed few days back.  The Ride of a Lifetime, is indeed a book you find worth reading in a 'lifetime'.  Robert explained his life experiences in such a manner that you can easily find leadership lessons in every ten pages. His life mantra is just great: " Innovate or die, and there is no innovation if you operate out of fear of the new or untested' His Leadership passages across the book are so powerful, that you feel like reading it twice or thrice, and then, even jot it down in your small notebook of 'great quotes'.  One of my favourite is: ' Hold on to your awareness of yourself, even as the world tell you how important and powerful you are. The moment you start to believe it all too much, the moment you look at yourself in the mirror and see a title emblazoned on your forehea

White Crane Lend Me Your Wings What a phenomenal account of conflict between China and Tibet! The story line is pleasingly weaved around serene Nyarong, a remote town in Tibet, with its key characters: Paul-O, Tenga, Rilo and Mingma; and of course Tibetan Monks. The narrative is very simple and without any complications. The writer has given his account of sufferings  inflicted on Tibetans, and monks of Tibet by Chinese Army, which is often referred to as trespasser in Tibet. T Y Pemba, the author, tells the story of struggle of Tibetans, while they were on their own and their rivalries amongst different clans. Story starts with plans for establishment of Christian Mission Station in Nyarong by Paul-O's parents and how they got so deep rooted in Tibet and then reared their son amongst Tibetans and their culture. The author, very meticulously drives the story onwards to clashes and cold-blooded murder by Rithangtsangs of some of the Elders of Dragotsang clan.  Soon the

The Go-Giver: by Bob Burg and John David Mann This book is indeed a masterpiece. I request the readers of this book to carefully understand the text and apply the laws.  This book is a story of a guy named Joe, an ambitious young man who always wanted to make big, but was facing lot to impediments, and then he met the “Chairman” his Mentor, who changed his way of thinking and Joes' life changed for ever. Few quotable lines from the book: “Your true worth is determined by how much more you give in value than you take in payment"-this is the Law of Value: ”  “The key to effective giving is to stay open to receiving” Everyone must read this book. It contains certain important principles of business, friendship, and relationship. I must say this is one 10/10 book. Must read.  Cheers, Manish

A Hermit in the Himalayas: by Paul Brunton Yesterday, I concluded reading this book. Paul in this book is simply describing his experience of staying in Himalayan region of Tehri and other nearby places. Through this book author is trying to explain you yogi’s principle of staying alone in the state of meditation, rejuvenating oneself and then go back to the world and face it with all new strength and vigour. He is also trying to explain the that one in his lifetime need some time to explore oneself and talk to the inner soul and nature and seek guidance.  The author, takes you to his Himalayan journey in simple manner and explains you what majestic Himalayas can offer you. There are certain important teachings in the book, my favourite being:  “ Nature is the mother of every man aspiring towards truth, peace, and happiness, yes, and will help him….but the child which wants to stay for ever in the safety of its mother’s lap will never become a real adult- Paul Brunt

Women Against War: Personal Account of Forty Japanese Women This book is compiled by the Women’s Division of Soka Gakkai, Japan. This is a compilation of personal account of sufferings of forty women of Japan who witnessed blood bath of the World War II. These women came out to share their personal account of horrors of war, and wish this never ever happen again. After reading these forty stories, I now really know what “war” means and what it delivers….  We all must have read about war/military conflicts in newspapers or books but never ever have had a chance to read or listen personal account of people who had to face it day and night.   All these forty stories will definitely bring tears and a feeling of sadness. These are only forty selected stories of sufferings, but I am sure that there are so many similar stories around the world that never get reported or reach our ears.  I am sure lot many souls must be dying to share their stories of sufferings during p

The Paying Guests-by Sarah Waters This book is a work of fiction set up in the backdrop of year 1922. This is a beautifully written novel, and each character playing their role with all sincerity. Sarah has done justice to every character, except to the character of Len. Sarah could have written some more mischievousness by Len and his ogling towards Frances…. this would have added bit of spice in storyline.   This is the story of life of widows, their hand-to-mouth situation after the war, their unwed daughters….. and then lesbianism, murder, trial and gallows.  Key characters, Frances and Lillian did justice to their respective roles in the novel. An engaging story line, but bit too lengthy….. its 564 pages to be exact. But I loved reading this one.  Give it a try.  I, simply as a novice reader, would like to rate at seven out of ten.  Manish Tully