The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak
Elif Shafak's braided novel about Rumi, Shams of Tabriz, and a modern American housewife reading their story. A rich historical thread, a thinner modern one, and forty rules worth arguing with.
Apr 2026
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Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson
Spencer Johnson's ninety-page parable about adapting to change. A useful image, one genuinely good line, and a blind spot about power that I think is worth talking about.
Apr 2026
Short Summary : The Obstacle is the way
The Obstacle is the way by Ryan Holiday is based on the school of philosophy known as Stoicism which helps to lay the foundation of overcoming the obstacles and turning them into opportunity.
Jan 2022
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