Amina Thajudeen Book Review, Self-Help, Young-Adult

ADHD Is My Super Power and It Comes with Great Super Strength by Alana Moore | Book review

This story is meant to bring greater awareness about ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). My son Josiah was diagnosed with ADHD at the young age of 3. I see so many powerful things in him that ADHD only enhances for the better. I want children with ADHD to recognize the superpower they possess that can be used for things far greater than they ever imagined. ADHD does not have power over you, you have power over ADHD!

Title: ADHD Is My Super Power and It Comes with Great Super Strength

Author: Alana Moore

Pages: 25

My review

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is perceived as a social stigma and breaking this barrier is essential in today’s world. Many children were undiagnosed and diagnosed ones are having a hard time adjusting to the school. This book not only presenting ADHD as a superpower but also raising awareness about the special needs of these children. You don’t need to give any special care to them, you just have to be patient with them. They are capable of learning but through their own pace.

What makes this book special is this is not a book that sympathizes with this disorder. This is an ability rather than a disorder. Children with ADHD are gifted with many strengths that others don’t possess ever. This book is a confidence booster for children. When a child is facing discrimination and bullying from school because of being different, this book could possibly give a much needed moral support. A touch, a small word, that is all needed to impart a positive mindset in a child. Amidst the negativity around ADHD, this book carefully spreads positivity. The illustrations are also beautiful. They give soul to the words. We need more books like this. So innocent and so beautiful!

Amina Thajudeen Book Review, Self-Help

Yes It’s That Easy by Eastwood Bempoh| Book review

Many don’t understand the simplicity of earning income online. So I like to contrast it with spending online. As easy as it is to spend online, it’s almost in most cases that easy to also earn money, we just need to learn to do so. One of the most popular ways of course is freelancing. But there are many others as well for the different types of personalities. Whether you’re a tech person, a fashion person, a music person, an art person, and more, there’s room on the internet to make a living doing what you love, and depending on what you do with the information I give you, you can make as much as you choose to. 

Title: Yes It’s That Easy

Author: Eastwood Bempoh

Pages:27

My review

Excellent guide for beginners.

This short book presents ten methods to start an online income stream. These ideas are flexible enough to do as a side hustle or to develop into a regular income. All the methods are explained in a very simple and lucid manner. The book is also structured very well. The author presents simple methods first and gradually increases the difficulty level towards the end. This way he ensures that every reader benefits from this book.

Another feature of this book is, it is a step by step guide. This is not a book that sells you some random money-making ideas. This is actually a complete actionable guide. At least this book will serve you the much-needed confidence to get right into online money-making. It is essentially a handy skill.

A book like this has much greater significance, especially in this post COVID era.

Rating:5/5

Amina Thajudeen Book Review, non-fiction, Self-Help

Riddle, Riddle by Eastwood Bempoh

*Impartation of Understanding*

In this compendium of riddles originated by the author, the main purpose is to grow the understanding of those who read the words written in this book, and to exercise the wisdom of those who care to participate in the exercise

*A tool of education*
*A practice for the development of the mind*
*Insightful knowledge to the impartation of understanding by the medium of riddles for an increased capacity of wisdom*
*The Riddles of Eastwood Bempoh (101 riddles included)*

Title: Riddle, Riddle 

Author: Eastwood Bempoh

Pages: 195 pages

My Review

This is a cleverly written collection of 101 riddles, meant to create an understanding rather than to impart knowledge. These 101 riddles are crafted in such a way that they challenge the readers. These are not meant to be read but to be solved. By solving them we will be able to build a greater understanding of them. The author also explains the difference between knowledge and understanding in the introduction. Most of us are hungry for knowledge because we know that it is the key to progress. But what we don’t know is, this key will not work if we don’t know how to use that knowledge. Here comes the role of understanding. To transform knowledge into wisdom, we must walk through the bridge of understanding. Riddles are meant to test our knowledge to develop an understanding of things.

What makes this book unique is its variations on riddles. All riddles are classified based on difficulty such as easy, intermediate, and difficult. Then in the contextual sense, they are classified into three, literal, metaphorical, and unirical. Also, a single riddle may have more than one section. First 51 riddles are classic ones with some changes to create understanding. The author encourages us to write our riddle too in this section. The second section consists of 50 riddles which are a step forward. Here we have to write the contextual meaning, difficulty level, and type of riddle. This test on riddles enables us to create them as our own.

Highly recommend this book if you are someone who likes to build an understanding from your acquired knowledge.

Amina Thajudeen Book Review, Motivational Quotes, Self-Help

The Boundary Is You: A guide to creating boundaries in your relationships by loving yourself more by Chany G. Rosengarten|Book review

51l0rk4xf8LAs seen in the New York Times International Edition, USA Today, and featured on iHeartRadio, internationally acclaimed bestselling author Chany Rosengarten gives us the next Brené Brown-esque easy-to-read, self-help book, to give you boundaries in a fast and simple way.
“Chany shares her knowledge and wisdom with so much love and compassion.”
The Boundary Is You will teach you how to create boundaries by becoming the boundary yourself. If you’ve tried making boundaries with others, you already know the process is painful, difficult, or impossible.
Making boundaries leaves you in the vulnerable position of either needing to fight hard for your rights to establish boundaries or be trampled. If the people you need to make boundaries with were the most accommodating people, chances are you wouldn’t need to make boundaries with them at all.
But there’s a better way.
If you are ready to establish boundaries, and you want to do it in an easy, pain-free way, this book is for you.
If you are ready for relationships that respect and support you, this book will be your guide.
You’ll learn how to understand the power you have in every relationship.
You’ll discover how to love and accept yourself even if you’re not perfect or have made mistakes.
You will take back your authority to make important choices in your life.
You will gain a clear method for getting your needs met.
You’ll have direction in your life, knowing what you want and getting it.

Title: The Boundary Is You: A guide to creating boundaries in your relationships by loving yourself more

Author: Chany G. Rosengarten 

Pages: 80

Genre: Self-help

My review

Usually, we all spend some time taking care of our physical health. But often we ignore our mental health. We don’t have any screening for the information or simply the thoughts we consume. We are often challenged and influenced by the people around us. As they say, we are the average of five close relationships in our life. The effects of all these relationships affect our mental health. This book is a detox for the mind.

The author is surprisingly honest throughout the book. I found that very helpful. I was able to connect with many situations narrated in the book because of this. The large chunk of this book is dedicated to building self-love. It is the base of every good relationship. A part of me always hated myself. Every failure in professional and personal life grew this hatred step by step. This self-hatred impacted greatly in my self-esteem. To repair our deep-rooted inhibitions and beliefs, we must challenge ourselves to bring change. This book was a good guide for this herculean task. It is slow-paced and systematic, changing my beliefs one by one.

Every chapter draws inspiration from the author’s life itself. This book teaches how to break, build and push various boundaries in our life. We can fill the widened boundaries with happiness. After all, it is what we all crave for.

Overall this is an excellent guide for self-love and self-care.

 

Amina Thajudeen Book Review, non-fiction, Self-Help

The Simple Guide to Postnatal Care for First Time Moms by Jasmine Allen|Book review

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Discover This Shockingly Honest Guide to Postnatal Care for First Time Mommies, and Get Through Those First Postpartum Weeks with Ease!

You’ve just given birth, and despite all the pain and discomfort, you are the happiest person in the world. You can’t wait to get home with your baby and start enjoying your time together. 

But those first few weeks can be tricky. Your body will be going through some weird phases, your baby might not sleep so you’ll be constantly exhausted, and you might start to feel the first signs of postpartum depression. 

That’s why this guide is so precious, especially for first-time mothers. Written by someone who has gone through all those issues herself, this book is full of helpful tips and advice on how to power through this tough period. 

Title: The Simple Guide to Postnatal Care for First Time Moms 

 

Author: Jasmine Allen

Pages: 26

My review

Postnatal care is an extremely difficult and emotionally draining phase for every mom. Proper education and knowledge of healthcare can save new moms from complications and pain. This is an A-Z guide on this subject. The author himself gone through this phase and lack of proper care caused many difficulties in her pregnancy and afterward. From that experience, she has gained practical knowledge to manage various health conditions during postnatal care. This book summarizes everything you have to know about this matter.

The book is divided into 3 sections. The first section is on essential topics such as sleep and breastfeeding. The second section is about mental health. I personally felt that this is one of the critical aspects that every new mom should know of. The bonus is, this chapter includes the author’s personal input and experiences too. The last section deals with the physical therapy for recovery. This chapter includes various exercises with illustrations for a better understanding of this topic.

This short book is an essential read for every new mom to handle this critical phase in their life.

Amina Thajudeen Book Review, non-fiction, Self-Help

How To Get A Technical Writing Job: With Little Or No Experience by Loren Robinson|Book review

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Have you ever felt like earning 70k or more was just completely out of reach?
This slim book is not a reference manual. However, it illustrates the skills and education you need to land a job in this well-paying field. According to U.S. News and World Report Annual Rankings. Technical Writing is one of the 50 best jobs in America.

Title: How To Get A Technical Writing Job: With Little Or No Experience

Author: Loren Robinson

Pages: 34

My review

Technical writing is one of the fastest-growing and in-demand jobs. It is less competitive than creative writing jobs. If you are someone who is looking for a career change or starting afresh and considering a technical writing career, then this is the perfect guide, to begin with. Technical writing is not a complex career. But it requires patience and relentless learning to meet its demands.

Over the seven chapters included in this book, the author explains all the details about this job. The book starts with an introduction to technical writing and its cons and pros. We will get a fair idea about this field after this. Then he explains the necessary skills and education for this job. In the last part, he explains how we can find the opportunities and excel in interviews. The book also has details about the online courses and materials we can use for this purpose.

The book is written with a do it yourself attitude. It addresses all the beginners who are interested in this field. Because of that, the book lacks depth in information. Other than that, this is a good information guide for everyone who is considering a career in technical writing.

Amina Thajudeen Book Review, non-fiction, Self-Help

Interview Strong: An Insider’s View and Player’s Guide by Courtney D. Temple|Book review

516vHa2GMZLDo you want to face your next interview knowing that you have what it takes to WIN the job? And yes, I mean “WIN”! Because interviewing is a competition and you need to prepare as you would for any competition. Interview Strong gives you the game plan and plays to execute so that you shine against other candidates. This book positions you with clear and straightforward steps to “win” your interview and begin a successful new professional journey. If you have ever participated in or watched any type of competition, you know that those in first place did not make it to the winner’s circle by accident. That’s good news for you! Get your copy of Interview Strong and and solidify a successful game day (Interview Day) plan in quick and easy steps to “win” your interview.

Title: Interview Strong: An Insider’s View and Player’s Guide – Easy Steps to Winning the Interview and Getting the Job

Author: Courtney D. Temple

Pages: 50

My review

Interview strong is an A-Z guide to excel every interview in our life. A job is an essential requirement to survive. In these difficult times, with the unemployment rate is growing faster than ever, we have to push our limits to prepare ourselves to acclimatize better with unpredictable circumstances. Usually, the interview is the last stage of hiring a candidate. It is also the most important and most competitive stage. Because you are competing with similar skilled and serious candidates. The only way out to crack this stage is to prepare ourselves to handle every adversity.

Through this book, the author has addressed all questions regarding preparation and cracking interviews. As said in the title of the book, it is an insider’s view and player’s guide. The author has 20+ years of experience as a hiring manager. She has interviewed countless candidates and has vast experience in this field. This wisdom is poured through the pages of this book. The author has a very unique approach to this topic. She compares everything in interview stage with an actual game and treating the candidates as athletes. It is because this book is written to “win” the game, not less. This perspective is so focused on the end goal. The whole book is structured to achieve this end goal. The process begins with tryouts, warm-up, stretching, announcing the player, game time, overtime, and post-game closures, completing the full circle. All the key concepts on preparation and delivering a successful interview are explained with high clarity.

I highly recommend this book for every job-seekers. This is the complete guide to bring your “A” game.

Rating:5/5

 

 

 

Amina Thajudeen Book Review, non-fiction, Self-Help

Kick Off Bad Habits: 2020 by D.K. Hunter|Book Review

ebook (2)Your habits define you as a person and they are responsible for all the things that you have and do not have in your life right now. It is not going to be an easy journey as breaking habits you have had for a long time is going to be tough. Getting rid of your bad habits will totally liberate you. It is a great feeling to change something that has been holding you back for a long time. Forming new empowering habits will also be a great experience for you and will make you feel confident about the future. With this book, you will learn how habits work and how they are formed. You will also learn:

1. The 3 R’s neurological loop and the time that it takes to make changes to habits
2. To break those bad habits which are not supporting the life that you want and form new habits that will empower you to make a positive change
3. How you can change your life for the better with the power of habits how you can reinforce new habits and much more!

Pages:40

Genre: Self-help

My review

Kick off bad habits is an A-Z guide for breaking bad habits and forming sustainable new habits. Habits define who we are. We all are the summation of tiny habits that we are performing every day, consciously or subconsciously. Either we are addicted or not willing to change these bad habits. We lack the will power to break these habits. But there is always a solution for everything. The best strategy to achieve this difficult task is to understand everything about habits. How they are formed, what are its root causes, how we are addicted to them, why we hesitate to let them go. Through this book, I got all the answers. The in-depth analysis of habits was a good learning experience.

The author moves on to break these bad habits only after he explains the cycle behind habit-forming. The techniques adopted in this book for breaking bad habits are scientifically proven 3R’s neurological loop method. The book also devises a plan to understand and control our habit transition phase. The book concludes with some best practices and new habits that we all should develop for optimizing our potential. This short book covers everything on this topic. This is a good guide for anyone who is planning to bring some changes to their everyday life.

Rating:5/5

Purchase here: Amazon.IN https://amzn.to/2G3aTzU

Amina Thajudeen Book Review, non-fiction, Self-Help

Say So by Marian Hanna MPH| Book review

415soOjdMCLDelving into loss, empowerment, and despair, this is a unique, page-turning art of nonfiction with real-life stories. This is a compilation of gorgeously written stories about daring to be more, transcending expectations, and generating opportunities for yourself when doors are being slammed in your face. This book will provide the road back to yourself when you’re lost and teach you how to stop doubting the greatness in yourself and act with love, as the absence of love is fear. This is an honest, blunt, sassy, unapologetic and raw account of life-changing insights of hope, faith, and personal transformation.

As the reader discovers the depths of courage in vulnerability, you learn along with her that in forgiving your past and moving toward your truest selves, you will flourish in the chaos of life.

My review

Say so is a collection of stories about real-life experience and the lessons learned from it. The author has narrated a piece from her own life through simple words. The author never tries to sugar-coat the harsh realities. She put down the raw face of real-life realities as it is. This helps to take responsibility for our actions. This encourages us to create our opportunity and carve our life in our terms.

The author includes her personal stories to convey each lesson. Why she included her personal stories in the book is explained in the first chapter itself. It is a powerful medium to connect with our audience. Because the author herself has gone through all these difficult situations and realized her faults. She talks about her life lessons. This helps the readers to connect with the lessons.

The author has dedicated more than 50% of the book to only one topic: how to understand and manage fear. For me, all the chapters dealing with fear was empowering. They help to understand myself and my flaws. Fear creates doubts about our capabilities. This doubt hinders us from reaching our goal. To be courageous is no small feat. We often find us in our shell of comfort. These lessons teach us to be more courageous. Just like the saying, everything you want is on the other side of fear.

The rest of the chapters talks about some other great points, such as facing criticism. We never want to hear criticism. We hate it. Because it shows our vulnerability, our flaws. But if and only if, we can accept our flaws then only we grow ourselves and use it for our advantage.

Altogether, this book was a great learning experience for me to understand and renovate myself to face more challenges.

Rating:5/5

 

Amina Thajudeen Book Review, Fantacy, Fiction, Poems, poetry, Self-Help, Young-Adult

No Damsel by Marian Hanna MPH|Book review

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No Damsel is a eulogy to the beauties with curly hair and a song of praise to the naturally confident woman who wades through life, armed with her true sense of self as she paves the way for her successes.

Hanna carries carefully weaved words that captures the strength of women who confidently make their demands, and get served by life without fear or favor.

A woman’s strength is a virtue that is scarcely understood, and this strength is central to the ideas captured in No Damsel.
Sadly, the only response they have for their fear of strength is resorting to labels and hasty generalizations. They call strong and vibrant women – bitter feminists. These labels can never dampen down the strength of women, they only lend more credence to women’s voices and demands of equality and equity.

My review

All the writings from Hanna has one common quality, she advocates for unity in diversity. She writes for breaking barriers and preaches to stay true to oneself. Her writings, empower the readers none like others. The carefully chosen words convey the underlying idealogy beautifully. It was a great pleasure to witness this creativity of conveying ideas, only through very few words.
“No Damsel” basically encourages you to rise above your inferiority mindset. It is about empowering yourself to maximize your potential. The author sees all the women as one. She uses the power of sisterhood. Not to believe everything you hear, but to find out everything your own. That’s how we develop our personality and bring ourselves to a step closer to equality.