Category: Book reviews

‘Pause: How to press pause before life does it for you’ by Danielle Marchant aims to help readers find balance and happiness in their lives by learning to slow down and reconnect with themselves. The book is inspired by the author’s own experience of suffering a burn-out and recovering through mindfulness and self-care practices. The…

In her book ‘Digital Body Language – How to Build Trust and Connection, No Matter the Distance’, Erica Dhawan, a leading expert on collaboration and communication, offers a comprehensive and practical guide to mastering the new signals and cues that have replaced traditional body language in the digital space. She draws on cutting-edge research, engaging…

‘Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!’ by Robert T. Kiyosaki is claimed to be the number one book for personal financial education. The catchy title suggests an interesting concept and a truly important topic: the financial education of our children and…

‘How Charts Lie – Getting Smarter about Visual Information’ from Alberto Cairo aims to educate readers on how to interpret and use charts effectively. Cairo, a data visualization expert and professor at the University of Miami, argues that charts are powerful tools for communication, but they can also mislead, confuse, or manipulate us if we…

‘Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work… And What Does. The New Science of Leading, Energizing and Engaging’ by Susan Fowler challenges the conventional wisdom of using rewards and punishments to motivate people. Fowler argues that these methods are ineffective, frustrating, and even harmful for both leaders and employees. Instead, she proposes a new approach based on…

‘Instagram Rules: The Essential Guide to Building Brands, Business and Community’ by Jodie Cook is a book that teaches you how to use Instagram effectively for your personal or professional goals. Whether you want to promote your brand, grow your business, or connect with your community, this book will show you how to do it…

‘Jean Marie Guéhenno: Le premier XXIᵉ siècle – De la globalisation à l’émiettement du monde’ est un essai ambitieux et novateur qui propose une analyse géopolitique des vingt premières années de notre siècle. L’auteur, Jean-Marie Guéhenno, est un diplomate et un ancien secrétaire adjoint des Nations Unies, qui a une expérience et une vision globales…

The title of this book is catchy, but it does not really reflect the main topic, which is how to improve the way we work in the digital age. The author presents a compelling argument that email and other forms of constant communication are detrimental to our productivity and well-being, but he does not offer…

Well, let’s apply a distorted pareto principle for this evaluation: 80% of the stars given. More seriously: the topic is interesting and tempting, but definitely not enough for a complete book. The author repeats the same idea over and over again, without providing much depth or evidence. He also makes some sweeping generalizations and assumptions…

This book provides a useful summary of the insights that Zillow, a leading online real estate platform, has gained from analyzing millions of data points on the housing market.  The authors reveal the new rules of real estate that can help buyers, sellers, and investors make smarter decisions.  The book covers topics such as the…