To Kill A MockingbirdHarper Lee I have been seeing this book frequently on social media and everyone recommended it. I rarely get so many recommendations for any book. To Kill A Mockingbird was published in 1960 but written in 1930. Hence it portrays the simple and peaceful American countryside small town in those days. ~ The main characters of the …
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The Hundred Years War On Palestine – Book Review
The Hundred Years War On PalestineRashid Khalidi War of Palestine or “Masla e Falasteen” is a term that we have grown up with. It has always been talked about around us. We see it on TV, read about it in papers and study the syllabus. It’s not a new subject for anyone. Since it’s far from us so most of …
Read More »1984 – George Orwell – Book Review
1984George Orwell 1984 is a very serious book. But when I sat down to write a review I couldn’t help yet recalling a joke I read about it. So I am sharing it here with you too. ~ Him: Do you like to read books?Her: yes I love it.Him: Which is your favourite book?Her: 1984Him: So many????The novel 1984 tells, …
Read More »The Long Game | Dorie Clark | Book Review
The Long GameDorie Clark The Long Game is excellent for revamping or managing and developing careers. It emphasises the importance of long term thinking and taking small steps for future. It tells about the setbacks you might come across and how to keep your eyes on the ball. Dorie Clark talks about different forms of success perceived by individuals. We …
Read More »City Of My Heart | Rana Safvi | Book Review
City Of My HeartRana Safvi City Of My Heart is a selection of accounts on day to day routine of Mughals and their lavish lifestyle. The is era of the last Mughal king Bahadur Shah Zafar and the city is Dilli (Delhi). Rana Safvi actually translated the writings of Syed Wazir Hasan Dehlvi, Mirza Ahmad Salim and Khawaja Hasan Nizami. …
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