When Breath Becomes Air

By Paul Kalanithi (2016) Pages: 225, Final verdict: Great-read What makes life worth living in the face of death? This is the question asked by Paul Kalanithi, a neurosurgeon diagnosed with cancer at age 36. When Breath Becomes Air is Kalanithi's powerful, unfinished memoir, written during the time... Read more

Personal Development Biography

Managing Oneself

By Peter Drucker (1999) Pages: 55,Final verdict: Should-read Do you consider your values system when choosing a new job? Peter Drucker thinks you should. This and other advice is presented in Managing Oneself, a book which is primarily about career management. In fact, Managing Oneself is not actually a... Read more

Management

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

By Angela Duckworth (2016) Pages: 333, Final verdict: Should-read Who is successful and why? Be it in the classroom, the sports arena or in the military, we've all encountered people who are "special", "natural" or "geniuses". Is success really defined by your... Read more

Personal Development Sociology

Shoe Dog

By Phil Knight (2016) Pages: 386, Final verdict: Great-read Where did the biggest athletics company in the world start? Shoe Dog tells the story of Nike, and its humble beginnings in Oregon, United States, through the eyes of its founder and longtime CEO Phil Knight. In fact, Shoe Dog is... Read more

Autobiography Business Entrepreneurship

Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products

By Nir Eyal (2014) Pages: 256, Final verdict: Great-read Can you hook your intended users to your product as you are hooked to your favorite phone apps? Do you want to learn the behavioral techniques used by Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and others? This book shows you practical insights to create... Read more

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When Breath Becomes Air

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Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products