A nonfiction book that reveals the harrowing circumstances Park Yeonmi and her family have gone through as North Koreans looking for freedom. In Order To Live is not just a woman’s call for change, it is an eye-opener about the crimes against humanity that are to this very day carried out in the world. ReadContinue reading “In Order To Live by Park Yeonmi”
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Crush It by Gary Vaynerchuck
In Crush It, Gary Vaynerchuck evangelises the opportunities that the digital age brings, allowing people to turn their passion into a source of income. This nonfiction book closely assesses various social media platforms and captures the myriad ways in which the career landscape has changed with the turn of the century. Anyone who has everContinue reading “Crush It by Gary Vaynerchuck”
Networking for People Who Hate Networking by Devora Zack
A personal development book that explores how introverts can make the most of their innate characteristics to navigate their networks, Networking for People Who Hate Networking features situational examples and theories that unpack the key strengths introverts can channel for a better professional life. This was a quick read. The author’s writing style is encouragingContinue reading “Networking for People Who Hate Networking by Devora Zack”
The Networking Survival Guide by Diane Darling
A practical guide to creating, sustaining, and benefiting from a network, this non-fiction book by Diane Darling is one of the quickest introductions to networking backed by anecdotes and social principles. What surprised me the most about reading The Networking Survival Guide is how succinct the content is. There’s no fluff, no beating around theContinue reading “The Networking Survival Guide by Diane Darling”
Wild by Cheryl Strayed
Cheryl Strayed’s autobiographical book is a staunch reminder of the inner strength that we all carry. At the age of 26, reeling from various turbulent emotions and personal losses, the author set out to hike the Pacific Crest Trail without any prior training or experience in undertaking such physical challenges. Being a homebody, you canContinue reading “Wild by Cheryl Strayed”