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It has been a while since I write. Another year has comes to an end with lot of new learnings. Since the beginning of this year I had made a resolution of reading 15 books by the end of 2022. As we are nearing to finish the 2022 I have done almost with it. Till date I have finished 12 books and somewhat I know that it wasn’t possible to finish all those 15 till next month’s so I stop here on 12 for this year.
Books are always the eternal source of comfort for me since 2020. Before that I never fall in love with them. It was only time when I used to develop this particular habit of reading books. In my free and hard time books are my greatest strength. I wish that in life I get this habit few earlier so I can be totally different person than what I today is. But it’s never too late to start new habits and develop them over the years.
Since 2020 this particular year has been great for me in terms of reading and writing (academic or non-academic) I have learnt and developed much more compare to last two years since I developed this habit.
Here is list of books of Favourite books or you can say books I have read in 2022.
12. Train to Pakistan by Khushwant Singh
I became the fan of Khushwant Singh when First I read his book “The Sunset Club” in 2019. Since reading this particular book I became the fan of his writings and purchase this book called Train to Pakistan from the book stall in Shirpur. I purchase this one by its name which is quiet catchy. This was first ever book which I have read this year. It has been really eye opening book on India’s partition story. This book describe the tumultuous birth of Pakistan. This books also highlights the dangers of communal politics. It has been really favourite book on partition views, of mine since I read it.
11. History of Modern India by Bipin Chandra
As History Aficionado I always loves to read the history books. This book was on my list since 2020. This book provides a chronological order of events happening in British India. It sum up the modern history in great way. It is very comprehensive book which depicts the series of events starting from decline of Mughal Empire to the Struggle of Swaraj. It work as bible for the aspirants who prepare for the civil services. This one should be must read for the lovers of history.
10. Me Anubhavlela Bihar by Dr. Kalpana Shastri
This was the first ever book which I have took from the college library. I had finished this beautiful book in just 5 days. In this book Dr. Shastri has beautifully articulate the typical rural Bihar image in great way. Dr. Shastri work in social sector through forming a NGO has been argued in this book very well. Dr. Shastri also represent the rich tradition, culture, and behavior of the Bihari peoples. In general this book tells much more about the rural Bihar and authors experience with it and their work for the peoples thereof. While reading this book I feel myself as I’m on tour of Bihar.
9. 100 Minutes that’ll change your life By Dr. L. Prakash (Marathi by Manjush Aarvikar)
This book is short collection of 100 stories which can change your life, if you implement them in yours. I have read this book in 2 days. This was very small one around 120 pages. But the stories in this book are really very heart touching and make aware you with the reality. This book tells a great message in the form of short stories or events. I feel very excited while reading its stories. The college going students should must give a read to this kind of books in their 20s. It can work as pathfinder in every aspect of life.
8. No Problem by Anjali Pendse
Everyone in this life is encountered by the number of problems. Problems are inevitable. In young age during college day’s students come across series of problems but sometimes they can’t handle all those problems on their own. Or they do not prepare for those. This book especially deal with the problem which often comes in students life starting from the tiredness in study to fallen in love with beautiful girl. To deal with all those kind of problems this book come with all the probable solutions to the problems. This masterpiece was written by the psychologist. Upon reading with this book students who has problems in their lives will definitely say, big No Problem! To all those problems.
7. Lal Bahadur A life of Truth in Politics by C. P Shrivastava (Marathi by Ashok Jain)
I’m huge fan of history and politics and love a lot to read about the political figures who has shape the future of India. This particular man is also one among those figures who had exclusively involve in the freedom struggle of India and post-independence era. I never knew much about Shastri Ji before this book. This book was one of the finest piece of writing on the life of Shastri Ji. This book covers the entire spectrum of Shastri Ji life starting from his childhood to his death. More particularly this book covers political work of Shastri Ji. Herein this book Shastri Ji’s stint as second prime minister of independent India was remarkably described by the C.P Srivastava. Author was served as Joint secretary to the Lal Bahadur Shastri during his stint as PM. Must read for all those who are fan of Shastri Ji.
6. Jeevan Jaisa Jiya by Chandrasekhar An autobiography
An autobiography on the life of India’s former PM Chandrasekhar who has started his life from the small town of Uttar Pradesh and successively he used to manage the highest position in Indian politics. Chandrasekhar Ji never uses a Lal Batti in his entire life. He is the only politician who became the Prime Minister of India without holding any ministry. He always declined the offers to become cabinet minister. How should be the politician is simplified by Chandrasekhar Ji through his life. This book covers the beautiful journey of Chandrasekhar Ji as village boy to PM of India.
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5. The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson
One of the most selling book on wealth and wisdom. This book has change the way of how we see the things. This book can has potential to transform the three most crucial aspects of your life i.e. health, happiness, and wealth. This book is enrich with wisdom. Its every page is source of wisdom. This is the one book I wish everyone should read once in their life time. Eric Jorgenson has beautifully articulated the views of Naval. This is a book that will motivate you to forge your path rather than adopt someone else.
4. Ikigai by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles
The book which you can finish in entire single day. This one is masterpiece that describe the Japanese secret of long and happy life. This book helps a lot about developing and nurturing good habits. Also it helps in finding happiness and purpose in life. Overall it compiles small chapters which describe the Japanese secrets of living happy and purposeful life. Ikigai: A reason for being.
3. Do Epic Shit By Anukr Warikoo
I’m huge fan of Ankur Warikoo since I followed him on Twitter and Instagram. When he launched his first ever book (Do Epic Shit), I bought it without reading or watching any reviews. Ankur Warikoo is gem of person. This particular book Do Epic Shit has help me a lot to evaluate myself and insisted me to think upon future self. This book has lot of wisdom. You can literally open any page and you will find something interesting and useful to it.
2. Why I am an Atheist by Bhagat Singh
I start idolizing Bhagat Singh at young age. This book is part of my love towards him. This book is a compilation of the Essays written by the Bhagat Singh during his life in Lahore Jail. His essays describe his immense knowledge and power in his writing. In one of his Essay he elaborately described that why he is an atheist. This book provides the valued writings in precise way. I would highly recommend this book to those who are fans of Bhagat Singh and his ideology. This book helps you to understand the much about him.
1. The free Voice by Ravish Kumar
Recently finished this book by a well-known Journalist of NDTV. This book talks much about nation, democracy, and active politics. This book is collection of the thoughts of Ravish Kumar on politics, democracy etc. He actively criticizes the current government in his TV shows and same he has did in the book. In this book Ravish Kumar has briefly discussed about the cost of speaking out, he also discussed about false narrative and news which are biggest issues in the India. Moreover, he also talk about the Godman Syndrome. Overall it should be must read for the every individual who is interested in Politics, democracy, and nation building.
So this is my collection of 2022. Any recommendations on books from your end are welcome.
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Gaurav ❤️
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