My Collection of Books

I am a person who curiously tries to understand anything that is not obvious or hidden. I like to know the facts behind everything. And this passion makes me a person who tries to learn history, tries to understand space, researches in science, mathematics and geology. Although I am a medical student, my passions lead me to research and try to understand it all.

And all these hobbies may seem like some of the subjects in our curriculum... Yes, it is, because most of them are available in the form of books. And after the internet, books are the most sustainable and best means of understanding them all in detail.

And I'm afraid that, it ultimately makes me a bookish person 😐... 

And in this blog, I'm gonna unveil 8 of my favorite books to you.

First of all, I'm gonna tell you about two of my favorite books on social skills that I really like and recommend that everyone should read at least once.

1. Rework

It is aimed at small lean agile businesses, this no nonsense approach covers things like, ‘creating a culture’ ( one of the pearls of wisdom which I love is that culture is action not words ) to marketing ( which isn’t a department – everyone’s in marketing ), to customer service.

Full of really useful soundbites ( like momentum fuels motivation ) which are easy to remember and which I found stayed with me, which is always the sign of a good book.

The ideas and insights in Rework could help you change the way you work forever. 

2. Atomic Habits

Atomic Habits is a great book for anyone who is frustrated with the way they can't seem to kick that one (or two dozen) bad habit(s) and wants to finally achieve health, fitness, financial freedom, great relationships, and a good life.

Secondly, I'm gonna tell you about two of my favorite books that I particularly like about Pakistan. This includes, 

1. Pakistan A Hard Country (Most Recommended) 

I would consider this book to be required reading for anyone who wants to understand the complexities of Pakistan, with the added bonus that the style is completely engaging and really brings the reader down to the "street level view". Not politicized, and presents the Pakistani point of view well, even though at times that probably will make a "western" reader uncomfortable too. I think a copy should be issued to every Head of the member countries of the United Nations as a concise, easy to read primer on a country which plays a large role in current - and future - geopolitics. Great read for the non-academic. And this book is one of my all time favorites. 

2. Pakistan a Modern History

This is one of the best books on Pakistan history, an ideal read for a sophisticated understanding of the country and its complex society, shaped by the British colonial inheritance.

Always compared to its neighbor India, Ian Talbot demands a greater recognition of Pakistan as a powerful country.

The author breaks down stereotypes and answers the question of why democracy has succeeded in India while Pakistan has been subject to long periods of authoritarianism during its decades of existence.

Thirdly, let me tell you about two good books written about the complexities of space.

1. A Brief History of Time (Highly Recommend) 

It comes as no surprise to start with A Brief History of Time — legendary theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking’s 1988 masterpiece, which is commonly considered the most important book in popular science ever published and always one of my favorite book when it comes to space and time! 

2. Cosmos

This book is a beautiful glimpse inside one of the greatest scientific minds in history. While some of it may seem dated, the book still stands up as one of the best popular science books ever written, and the language is just beautiful.

And now let me tell you about two of my favorite novels.

1. The Silent Patient

The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman's act of violence against her husband―and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive....

And now moving to the last one I will tell you about my favorite novel that really describes the reality of our world. 

2. Animal Farm

Last but not the least!

All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others

 This was a quote from this book and I can feel this hardly, that was the reason I quoted.

The grand theme of Animal Farm has to do with the capacity for ordinary individuals to continue to believe in a revolution that has been utterly betrayed. Orwell attempts to reveal how those in power—Napoleon and his fellow pigs—pervert the democratic promise of the revolution.

Hope you enjoyed reading about my favorite series of books, and these are well classified. And don't forget to let me know if you liked any of them. Do comments if you like any of these books and let me know about your favorite books as well! 

Thanks Alot for reading. 

Much love. 

- Anser Akram