What pulled me was a man keeping his promise no matter what obstacles he faced. He looked at the world as his home and always believed in people, evenWhat pulled me was a man keeping his promise no matter what obstacles he faced. He looked at the world as his home and always believed in people, even when he had doubts. I also love the view of the people of Pakistan and how the interactions made me feel at home. Always get to know people and their stories....more
A very interesting look into the minds, culture, and history of the Turkish/Ottoman people. Takes place in Istanbul at a time when the eastern arts weA very interesting look into the minds, culture, and history of the Turkish/Ottoman people. Takes place in Istanbul at a time when the eastern arts were engaging the west. And I found Islamic views on art quite insightful. ...more
This is a fun story about a journalist who followed a fortune teller's advice 20 years later. He experiences traveling like few do today and experiencThis is a fun story about a journalist who followed a fortune teller's advice 20 years later. He experiences traveling like few do today and experiences people, places, ideas which we would all love to tell stories about one day. Definitely gets your travel bug going...oh and you'll want to go find a fortune teller. =)...more
A quick read. Good stories and reminders on how to deal with these people and what is usually behind their motivation. Also a good time to reflect on A quick read. Good stories and reminders on how to deal with these people and what is usually behind their motivation. Also a good time to reflect on whether you are the a--hole that people refer to but somehow you justify your behavior. A good sign that you probably are one. ...more
Excellent read for interested in learning about creative ways to help people better their lives through their own efforts. Also, a reminder that peoplExcellent read for interested in learning about creative ways to help people better their lives through their own efforts. Also, a reminder that people are the same regardless of socio-economic class. Mainly it just comes down to having an opportunity which many are placed in situations that set them up for failure. Further reinforces the idea that imagination is more important than knowledge. ...more
A good review of where India came from and the history that shapes the psyche of our parents. Towards the end, it got a bit long because all you read A good review of where India came from and the history that shapes the psyche of our parents. Towards the end, it got a bit long because all you read about his how the British set back India 100s of years. Does make you angry; however you also realize the importance of being united and self sacrifice for the common good. Because one person's gain can cause a 100 losses. If you read, there were many selfish Indians in our past that significantly contributed to the down fall of the working class, mainly the princes and the "higher" social classes. And the caste system was manipulated to help the British control India. Goes to show...even if you hold some one in high regard and give them your trust based on their heritage they are still likely to only look after themselves. Like most things, it always takes two, at least. ...more
An interesting blend of science and history. Classes should be taught this way, I would have paid more attention and retained this information. An amaAn interesting blend of science and history. Classes should be taught this way, I would have paid more attention and retained this information. An amazing thread through the book is how scientists from different fields all had a hand in the progress of other sciences. ...more
Who knew the story of Sidney Portier is a person you can relate to. You the more you meet people and get to know them the more you realize we all haveWho knew the story of Sidney Portier is a person you can relate to. You the more you meet people and get to know them the more you realize we all have the same questions. The path we travel to find those answers are the intersting parts and Sidney's stories and conclusions are good to read and remember. We have heard them before...just not the way he tells it. =)...more
Good to read for anybody interested in making most of their money they have earned. If you are interested in negotiations improving your negotiation sGood to read for anybody interested in making most of their money they have earned. If you are interested in negotiations improving your negotiation skills this is a great read; skip if you are indifferent to the price you pay....more
Honestly, anybody moving into management or a few years into management should read through the book. You may not agree with all the concepts based onHonestly, anybody moving into management or a few years into management should read through the book. You may not agree with all the concepts based on your experience but it will definitely make you think about your approach to managing people. And for those that have managed people for a long just check to see what you have come to know through time. ...more
I think most people have this image of what Gandhi's contribution to the India to the world is, including myself, however as you read the book there iI think most people have this image of what Gandhi's contribution to the India to the world is, including myself, however as you read the book there is more to his story that you find difficult to swallow or accept. The sacrifices and decisions he made along the way put in context the type of man he was, and it's probably someone you could not imagine. In a good way...great way. There are many smaller lessons from his life that we all can benefit from. ...more
A story about how an autistic child's attempt to solve a murder. Very nice story.A story about how an autistic child's attempt to solve a murder. Very nice story....more
I am a little biased about the book because I lived in Japan and walked the book in Kyoto. That was fun. I think the book is a great story of Japan baI am a little biased about the book because I lived in Japan and walked the book in Kyoto. That was fun. I think the book is a great story of Japan back pre-WW and views of the time. Any story about the past is tainted but you get a person's view that lived it. well sorta......more
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