What I am reading currently
I always have very noble intentions of writing in regularly on this blog. Unfortunately, the times the intentions are at their noblest are:
1. While reading a book. I get an 'Aha!' moment and resolve to blog it.
2. In the tube while travelling
3. In the 'Throne' room. All my friends would know which room I am referring to here!!
Basically, the trend is to want to blog when it is least possible to do it. Of course, when in front of the laptop, all ideas, inspirations and profound thoughts evaporate and I end up with 'neither here nor there' blogs like this.
One of my ideas was to at least put my thoughts down on current events. However, events like in Mumbai, global meltdown, Satyam, India's test and ODI wins, Graham Smith's inspiring captaincy in Australia, KP's captaincy farce have come and gone and I did not have a single original thought to put on the blog.
Well, I seem to be in a philosophical and introspective mood this year, and one indication of this might be the books I am reading
1. Yuganta by Iravati Karve.
I first read this book while in IMDR, and devoured it in three days flat. How much I retained, God only knows ( I certainly don't know!!). However reading it again I found a lot to learn from and relate to.
Firstly , that I would need to reread it
Secondly, the essay on Gandhari had lessons to be learned, especially in how marriages work
Thirdly, the essay on Vasudva Krishna, had a lot of lessons on actions and consequences.
2. Thief of Time by Terry Pratchett.
Like all his books, this is a delightful read. Again, like all his books, he takes complex ideas and weaves them into a readable story. This is about the nature of time, how we perceive time and of course has spoofs of martial arts, Death and his grand daughter - Susan Sto Hellit. Since I am only 100 pages into the book, I really cannot write more. Actually, I can, but have still not managed to organise my thoughts on the book.
3. Family and how to survive them/ Life and how to survive it - Rob Skynner and John Cleese.
Have just ordered these books through Amazon. Both books are a discussion between a psychotherapist ( Skynner) and his patient ( John Cleese - of the Monty Python, Fawlty Towers fame). They basically distill theories a in psychology into a language a layperson can understand.
if I can find a similar book on Gestalt, please do let me know.
4. Wilbur Smith - Cannot remember the name of the book
This is really odd, as I used to love Wilbur Smith books till about a year back. However, this time while reading him, I have started finding his books stereotypical ( in both plot and characters). There is no flow in the book, and well, for the first time, I just might return one of his books to the library without finishing it.
From my next blog onwards, I am going to start putting up some recipes every week.
1. While reading a book. I get an 'Aha!' moment and resolve to blog it.
2. In the tube while travelling
3. In the 'Throne' room. All my friends would know which room I am referring to here!!
Basically, the trend is to want to blog when it is least possible to do it. Of course, when in front of the laptop, all ideas, inspirations and profound thoughts evaporate and I end up with 'neither here nor there' blogs like this.
One of my ideas was to at least put my thoughts down on current events. However, events like in Mumbai, global meltdown, Satyam, India's test and ODI wins, Graham Smith's inspiring captaincy in Australia, KP's captaincy farce have come and gone and I did not have a single original thought to put on the blog.
Well, I seem to be in a philosophical and introspective mood this year, and one indication of this might be the books I am reading
1. Yuganta by Iravati Karve.
I first read this book while in IMDR, and devoured it in three days flat. How much I retained, God only knows ( I certainly don't know!!). However reading it again I found a lot to learn from and relate to.
Firstly , that I would need to reread it
Secondly, the essay on Gandhari had lessons to be learned, especially in how marriages work
Thirdly, the essay on Vasudva Krishna, had a lot of lessons on actions and consequences.
2. Thief of Time by Terry Pratchett.
Like all his books, this is a delightful read. Again, like all his books, he takes complex ideas and weaves them into a readable story. This is about the nature of time, how we perceive time and of course has spoofs of martial arts, Death and his grand daughter - Susan Sto Hellit. Since I am only 100 pages into the book, I really cannot write more. Actually, I can, but have still not managed to organise my thoughts on the book.
3. Family and how to survive them/ Life and how to survive it - Rob Skynner and John Cleese.
Have just ordered these books through Amazon. Both books are a discussion between a psychotherapist ( Skynner) and his patient ( John Cleese - of the Monty Python, Fawlty Towers fame). They basically distill theories a in psychology into a language a layperson can understand.
if I can find a similar book on Gestalt, please do let me know.
4. Wilbur Smith - Cannot remember the name of the book
This is really odd, as I used to love Wilbur Smith books till about a year back. However, this time while reading him, I have started finding his books stereotypical ( in both plot and characters). There is no flow in the book, and well, for the first time, I just might return one of his books to the library without finishing it.
From my next blog onwards, I am going to start putting up some recipes every week.
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