OK, so after my hugely popular blog about 7 books that every Woman should read... here is my Must read list of 5 Books for every Guy!!
1. The Kite Runner: Set in the pre Taliban occupied Afghanistan, this is the story of Amir and Hasan, one the son of a Rich man and the other, the son of his servant. This heart wrenching tale is about the enduring power of friendship between these two boys, which spans across a lifetime --- distance, lies, betrayal and war notwithstanding.
2. The Godfather: Arguably one of the best books written about the mafia, the lesser I talk about this book, the better :) A Must Must read for all the guys!!
3.The Picture of Dorian Gray: All that Dorian Gray wanted was to be the best looking chap in town and freeze his handsome looks forever. But good looks come at a heavy cost!! This clever and witty tale by Oscar Wilde tells us about the pitfalls of being...... or wanting to be the most Good-looking guy around.
4. Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus: I put forth my point here again... I Hate Self help books!!! But then this is one book that has to be included in this list... simply because it makes an honest attempt to help Men understand the complexity of a woman's brain (and vice-versa!) ;)
5. Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra: Semi- autobiographical, this is a collection of short stories by Ruskin Bond. Chronicling his life from his childhood days to his youth, the stories are written in a simple, almost lyrical language, and they innocently capture all the emotions and moods of a boy who is on the verge of becoming a Man.
P.S. This list is shorter than the one I wrote for girls simply because I found myself at loss racking my brains over and over again thinking which books would be most suitable for guys.
If any guy is reading this post, please suggest some "Includable" books and i will rewrite this post again :)
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Friday, January 14, 2011
7 Books every Girl should read
Inspiring, Funny, Tearjerkers, Emotional, Tender, Real and Gritty --- this is my compilation of what should be the ultimate 7 books that every girl, every woman has to read at least once in her life.
The Princess Diaries: Every girl secretly dreams of becoming a princess someday :) Except For Mia, whose sole aim in life is to remain as insignificant as humanly possible!!
And as her luck would have it, she wakes up one fine day, to find out that she is in fact a princess, and the only heir to the throne of the minuscule, pear loving country of Genovia.
This book is a roller coaster ride, full of downright hilarious moments and ultimately a touching account of Mia's coming of age story where she finally learns to appreciate and stand up for herself!
I Dare: She was India's first woman IPS officer, the first woman to become the Inspector General of Prisons at the dreaded Tihar Jail, a place known to house the most hardcore criminals, and the first police officer to win the Magsaysay award. I Dare is the story of Kiran Bedi -- immensely inspiring and spellbinding, read this to know that Glass Ceilings are a Myth and women, though the fairer sex can also be the Tougher sex.
The Bridget Jones Diary: She is Bridget Jones, a 30 year old British Woman/Girl who is on a perpetual quest of self improvement. The perfect antithesis of the ideal heroine, she is desperately trying to lose weight, give up smoking and get a life, though not necessarily in that order. A complete laugh riot, this book has become a sort of bible women across the globe.
Not without my Daughter: Betty Mahmoody thought she finally had everything she wanted in life -- a loving husband, a beautiful daughter and a satisfying job. This was until a family vacation to her husband's home country Iran, which turned out to be a nightmare and forced her to become a prisoner.
Every escape route suggests she run away without her daughter, and Betty just isn't ready for that.
A true life story, this is a tale of grit and determination and ultimately about a mothers undying love for her child.
A Thousand Splendid Suns: Set in Afghanistan, this is the story of an unlikely friendship that develops between Mariam and Laila, two women who are victims of circumstances and the cruel unforgiving Taliban rule. Heart wrenching to say the least, this book will at once move you to tears and make you realise the power of friendship, love and sacrifice.
Women and the Weight loss Tamasha: What is it with us women and wieghtloss anyways?? Do we really have to starve ourselves and stare longingly at all those pastries to look beautiful? "Stop all this tamasha and eat!!!" is what the author says :)
An amazing book by Rujuta Diwekar, this is Nutrition Bible for women of all ages and professions. And the best part of this book? It teaches you to love yourself (even after you have eaten a big chocolate pastry) :D
Shobhaa at 60: though personally I detest self help and self improvement books of all sorts, this one is an exception simply because it is a one of a kind book telling us women that life DOES NOT end after we turn 60... or for that matter 50. Full of tips and tricks on topics ranging from health and personal grooming to travel and coping with the loss of your partner, this book sure is a must read and a must have on your book shelf.
P.S. Do you feel I have missed out on any significant book which should have been a part of this list?? Or have I included a book which should rather NOT be on this list?? Post a comment and let me know :)
The Princess Diaries: Every girl secretly dreams of becoming a princess someday :) Except For Mia, whose sole aim in life is to remain as insignificant as humanly possible!!
And as her luck would have it, she wakes up one fine day, to find out that she is in fact a princess, and the only heir to the throne of the minuscule, pear loving country of Genovia.
This book is a roller coaster ride, full of downright hilarious moments and ultimately a touching account of Mia's coming of age story where she finally learns to appreciate and stand up for herself!
I Dare: She was India's first woman IPS officer, the first woman to become the Inspector General of Prisons at the dreaded Tihar Jail, a place known to house the most hardcore criminals, and the first police officer to win the Magsaysay award. I Dare is the story of Kiran Bedi -- immensely inspiring and spellbinding, read this to know that Glass Ceilings are a Myth and women, though the fairer sex can also be the Tougher sex.
The Bridget Jones Diary: She is Bridget Jones, a 30 year old British Woman/Girl who is on a perpetual quest of self improvement. The perfect antithesis of the ideal heroine, she is desperately trying to lose weight, give up smoking and get a life, though not necessarily in that order. A complete laugh riot, this book has become a sort of bible women across the globe.
Not without my Daughter: Betty Mahmoody thought she finally had everything she wanted in life -- a loving husband, a beautiful daughter and a satisfying job. This was until a family vacation to her husband's home country Iran, which turned out to be a nightmare and forced her to become a prisoner.
Every escape route suggests she run away without her daughter, and Betty just isn't ready for that.
A true life story, this is a tale of grit and determination and ultimately about a mothers undying love for her child.
A Thousand Splendid Suns: Set in Afghanistan, this is the story of an unlikely friendship that develops between Mariam and Laila, two women who are victims of circumstances and the cruel unforgiving Taliban rule. Heart wrenching to say the least, this book will at once move you to tears and make you realise the power of friendship, love and sacrifice.
Women and the Weight loss Tamasha: What is it with us women and wieghtloss anyways?? Do we really have to starve ourselves and stare longingly at all those pastries to look beautiful? "Stop all this tamasha and eat!!!" is what the author says :)
An amazing book by Rujuta Diwekar, this is Nutrition Bible for women of all ages and professions. And the best part of this book? It teaches you to love yourself (even after you have eaten a big chocolate pastry) :D
Shobhaa at 60: though personally I detest self help and self improvement books of all sorts, this one is an exception simply because it is a one of a kind book telling us women that life DOES NOT end after we turn 60... or for that matter 50. Full of tips and tricks on topics ranging from health and personal grooming to travel and coping with the loss of your partner, this book sure is a must read and a must have on your book shelf.
P.S. Do you feel I have missed out on any significant book which should have been a part of this list?? Or have I included a book which should rather NOT be on this list?? Post a comment and let me know :)
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