The 7even point Checklist !

7even BOOKS which influenced me (and many others, I presume)

 

1. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho remains my favorite... Shall we say the best among equals ? If you have not read this magical story and the message it gives, well , run to your bookstore today and buy it - read it - finish it!

2. The DA Vinci Code by Dan Brown is a well written and more importantly well researched one. Some Indian authors must learn about 'researching a book' from Dan Brown. The movie based on this book was equally good - but then voracious readers like me always like the book better than the movie !

3. The Market Wizards is one book which should be a must-read for anyone who is a trader or an investor. It is a great compilation of the how the minds of Top Traders work and what we can learn from them. . .

4. This is the first book of an Indian Author which I really liked and loved reading . It is clearly India's answer to the DaVinci Code - Well written and well researched ! In fact I have even liked the other two books from the same author (Chanakya's Chant and Krishna Key)

 5. The SECRET from Rhonda Byrne is a great read and it urges us - may be forces us - to develop our own inner self and thereby unlock its untapped mysteries. And no - it is not at all about religion!

 6. The ASURA - Tales of the Vanquished.: Have you read the Ramayana ? Of course you have .... NOW read the same story from Ravana's perspective . The one thing which I liked about the book is that it gives us an understanding that even those defeated in wars (and declared villains) may have an equally agreeable viewpoint ... Time to become a rationalist !

7. Hmmm Sherlok Holmes has been one of my most favorite reads and the 'science of deduction' is quite engrossing. What I like about the book is it's Victorian English - and the nice descriptions of the characters and events.

I am sure you may have your own Top 7even books . .. .Go on folks - Share it - Write about them in the comments below .... Let the world know - in case they are missing something!

Rajiv D Khatlawala