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Block, Delete, Move On: It's not you, it's them by Lalalaletmeexplain
5.0
This book is an important and pleasant read. You just need to be someone who want to be better and love yourself more to pick up this book. There are no cheesy advice, the book is very real and empathetic. Absolutely recommend!
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
1.0
I certainly did like many parts in the book, while many parts make me cringe up a bit since it's a fictional love story after all :) It can be very nice to read, the academic background of the author could also be interesting as she gives insights into the academic world (if you're interested). Chapters start with a fun hypothesis too.
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson
3.0
I used to be a fan of Jordan Peterson (since for a while he was not as intolerable and irrational as he is now) and do think this book is not a waste of time reading, especially if you are new to self-help books, then this one is ok to pick up.
However, I feel like he could be very extreme and pessimistic, and even dangerous, as sometimes he even builds up arguments based on non-truths when proving his ideas (talks about his lobster talks and how traditional hierarchy naturally exists in human society and we have no way but to accept how it is), so just keep a clear head while reading this (this book is alright but more like his talks on the Internet, in case you want to explore more about him after reading) since you do not want to lose hope and joy in life, which is essential if you want to live contently and meaningfully, proven by scientists, or simply, if you do not want to blindly follows some self-invented ideas that based on no science.
I remembered he wrote that no one around you would have been happy x years in a row without encountering some miseries and so, instead of promoting learning how to regulate your emotions and adjust your expectations and adapt best to the situations, he emphasized the idea that life is all about suffering, which in a sense not wrong but unnecessarily unmotivated.
The book could have been much shorter, but like all of his talks on the Internet, it's unnecessarily long and sometimes, pondering over wild questions without giving any actual solutions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSNWkRw53Jo&t=6051s&ab_channel=SomeMoreNews
Watching some of his talks again in the video above I am kinda proud to stop listening to him a while ago, this man is against so many things essentials to humanity ...
However, I feel like he could be very extreme and pessimistic, and even dangerous, as sometimes he even builds up arguments based on non-truths when proving his ideas (talks about his lobster talks and how traditional hierarchy naturally exists in human society and we have no way but to accept how it is), so just keep a clear head while reading this (this book is alright but more like his talks on the Internet, in case you want to explore more about him after reading) since you do not want to lose hope and joy in life, which is essential if you want to live contently and meaningfully, proven by scientists, or simply, if you do not want to blindly follows some self-invented ideas that based on no science.
I remembered he wrote that no one around you would have been happy x years in a row without encountering some miseries and so, instead of promoting learning how to regulate your emotions and adjust your expectations and adapt best to the situations, he emphasized the idea that life is all about suffering, which in a sense not wrong but unnecessarily unmotivated.
The book could have been much shorter, but like all of his talks on the Internet, it's unnecessarily long and sometimes, pondering over wild questions without giving any actual solutions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSNWkRw53Jo&t=6051s&ab_channel=SomeMoreNews
Watching some of his talks again in the video above I am kinda proud to stop listening to him a while ago, this man is against so many things essentials to humanity ...
Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey by Florence Williams
5.0
I'm very happy with the 2nd book published in 2022 that I accidentally picked on for the same year.
This book is essentially a memoir, where the author records her emotional journey after getting a divorce from her decades long marriage, but it is no boring memoir. The author is a scientist and the way she has sought for knowledge, understanding, and methods around the worst human experience and how to heal from it is also very eye-opening and bringing in a sense of relief. As the author got in contact with many researchers, scientists, ... to clarify important topics like the human attachments, human healths when we face things like heartbreaks, grief, losses, and how we can move on, I believe the memoir will serve a mass audience, since science is not biased. Lastly, the author write beautifully and her attitude, as well as her gorgeous adventures will bring your imagination far. I also especially like how each chapter is named and assigned nice quotes to it. After reading the book, you understand that the world is constantly changing but, it is also beautiful and you have enough courage to welcome and even expect all the uncertainties and changes. Since heartbreaks are a universal experience, pick up the book if you have been living on this Earth for quite some time and want to understand more about such a profound emotion, yet rarely been researched and talked about.
This book is essentially a memoir, where the author records her emotional journey after getting a divorce from her decades long marriage, but it is no boring memoir. The author is a scientist and the way she has sought for knowledge, understanding, and methods around the worst human experience and how to heal from it is also very eye-opening and bringing in a sense of relief. As the author got in contact with many researchers, scientists, ... to clarify important topics like the human attachments, human healths when we face things like heartbreaks, grief, losses, and how we can move on, I believe the memoir will serve a mass audience, since science is not biased. Lastly, the author write beautifully and her attitude, as well as her gorgeous adventures will bring your imagination far. I also especially like how each chapter is named and assigned nice quotes to it. After reading the book, you understand that the world is constantly changing but, it is also beautiful and you have enough courage to welcome and even expect all the uncertainties and changes. Since heartbreaks are a universal experience, pick up the book if you have been living on this Earth for quite some time and want to understand more about such a profound emotion, yet rarely been researched and talked about.
Men Without Women: Stories by Haruki Murakami
4.0
The stories have the most bizarre settings, but you will get hooked after just a few turning pages. Murakami's writing is very touching, here and there in some stories there are controversial topics (polygamy/cheating).
Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney
3.0
I really like the writing. Rated 3 since i don’t agree with the moral of the story, nonetheless the topic was explored in a very bold and interesting way. It definitely leaves you thinking. I look forward to reading more from Sally Rooney.