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My Thoughts on the Books I Read!

Sapiens - A Brief History of Humankind

Author: Yuval Noah Harari Publication Date: 2011
2023-08-12 1 min read Sincheenz

Finally sat down and read the Sapiens and I loved it. I have to complement the author for making a history book so interesting. I could write a whole book about this book 😊 It gets you thinking and questioning a lot. About religion, about our upbringing, about how we react to things around us, how we should educate our children, the financial system, the political system, the shortcomings, etc etc. I could go on. I don’t agree with everything he has to say, but I love how he shows you a different perspective. You can have endless discussions on the topics he addresses and I don’t know where to start. The book was written in 2014, I wonder how he would have concluded it in 2023. I just started on 21 lessons for the 21st century to find out.

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Lean in - Women, Work, and the Will to Lead

Author: Sheryl Sandberg Publication Date: March 2013
2023-05-01 2 min read Sincheenz

In 2018, a friend introduced me to the Lean In movement during one of our conversations. At the time, I dismissed it as just another American phenomenon’a sort of feminist hype or a gathering where women came together to collectively voice their grievances about perceived disadvantages cause by male counterparts. My perspective on such groups underwent a significant transformation after reading “Invisible Women” by Caroline Criado-Perez last year. It proved to be an eye-opener and a stark wake-up call, making me realize my own naivety and ignorance. I had taken many things for granted, only to discover that the opportunities I enjoy today are the result of the tireless efforts of countless women who spoke up and pointed out systemic flaws.

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