Book
Review
Non Fiction
By Vedant Jaiswal
Overview
About the author 01
summary 02
Learnings 03
The Authors
Héctor García and Francesc are the authors of Ikigai.
Héctor García Francesc
Héctor García is a writer and software Francesc Miralles is a journalist and author
engineer who has lived in Japan for over a specializing in self-help and spirituality.
decade
Summary of the book
Ikigai explores the Japanese concept of 'a reason for being,'
offering insights into how to live a meaningful, healthy, and
happy life. The book emphasizes the importance of finding
your purpose, staying active, building strong relationships,
and Living the present moment.
Learnings
Discovery
01
Discover your purpose (Ikigai) to lead a fulfilling life.
Well being
02
Maintain physical and mental well-being by regular activities
and a balanced diet.
Closure
03
Cultivate strong social connections for happiness and support
and Practice mindfulness and enjoy the present moment
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Book
Review
Fiction
By Vedant Jaiswal
Overview
About the author 01
Summary 02
Learnings 03
Meet the author
Jay Asher is the author of the book Thirteen Reasons Why; it is his
debut novel and later became a bestseller.
Winner of multiple awards, including the California Book Award.
The book has been translated into 40+ languages and adapted into
a Netflix series.
Jay Asher
Summary
The novel is centred on Clay Jensen, a high school student who receives a mysterious box of
Storytelling
cassette tapes from Hannah Baker, a classmate who recently died.
Each tape contains a reason or person who contributed to her decision, revealing the
interconnected events leading up to her death.
The tapes take Clay on an emotional journey as he learns about Hannah's struggles with bullying,
rumours, and neglect.
Learnings
The Ripple Effect
01
Our actions, no matter how small, can profoundly impact others.
Speak Up
02
The importance of addressing mental health issues and reaching
out for help.
Reflection
The book serves as a reminder to think about how our behavior
affects others and to be mindful of the signs of distress in those
around us. 03
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