Category Archives: BOOKS AND READINGS

Way of the peaceful warrior

Posted on October 24, 2013 by geeta79

My husband was reading the e-copy of this book. Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman. The title caught my attention. I am so glad I picked it up and read it. One of the best non-fiction books I have … Continue reading →

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Favorite children books

Posted on September 27, 2013 by geeta79

These are Svadhi’s favorite books. These books were instrumental in cultivating her pre-reading skills. Author: Eric Carle Titles: Brown bear, Brown bear, What do you see? From head to toe Does a kangaroo have a mother, too? The very hungry … Continue reading →

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How Children Learn by John Holt

Posted on December 2, 2011 by geeta79

It’s written by a man who has spent a considerable amount of time with children and who has enormous respect on the learning abilities of young children. I absolutely fell in love with his work! A big thanks to Mel … Continue reading →

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The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy

Posted on November 15, 2011 by geeta79

A beautifully written fiction of the life of a family residing in Kerala, India. The characters in the book is so vividly portrayed in words – it’s almost like you are reading the mind of a child, a lunatic and … Continue reading →

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Best Food for Your Baby & Toddler

Posted on April 7, 2011 by geeta79

A great book for parents to give their babies and toddlers the best, most wholesome, natural and nutritious food possible. This book provides a comprehensive guide covering all aspects of feeding your little one from birth to three years old. … Continue reading →

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The Power of Now: My guide to spiritual enlightenment

Posted on September 9, 2010 by geeta79

The past few months had been an awakening spiritual journey for me. First a book and then the meditation retreat.  My spiritual quest started when I was 18 years old. That’s when I attended the 7-day awareness program which thought … Continue reading →

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Beatrice and Virgil by Yann Martel

Posted on May 15, 2010 by geeta79

After reading Yann Martel’s Life of Pi, I had been eagerly anticipating for his next book. Finally, after a few years of waiting, I was exhilarated when I heard of his new release: Beatrice and Virgil. His first book, Life … Continue reading →

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Everyday Greatness by Steven Covey

Posted on April 2, 2010 by geeta79

A great book with many inspirational stories which highlights the human spirit and the power of the mind. The stories featured in this book exemplifies people overcoming adversity and challenges in their daily lives. The collection of inspiring stories are … Continue reading →

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River Dog: A Journey Down the Brahmaputra by Mark Shand

Posted on March 11, 2010 by geeta79

I recently finished reading Mark Shand’s River Dog and it was an excellent book. This book has been sitting on my bookshelf for a very LONG time – I got this book as a present back in 1993 – and … Continue reading →

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The Shark and the Goldfish

Posted on January 8, 2010 by geeta79

The shark and the goldfish: Positive ways to thrive during waves of change by Jon Gordon is a good read. This interesting fable about a goldfish who has always been fed and the shark who looks for his food teaches … Continue reading →

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