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Welcome to the latest section of Alma Matters “Bookshelf” - a platform where people can share their comments, feelings and thoughts about various books they read. From business and economics to SCI-FI, thriller and comedy…please feel free to contribute to this section by writing to us at alumni_relations@isb.edu
Recommended Readings by Deepak Singla
Deepak is from the Class 2007, currently working as National Sales Manager with FireEye Inc. He is an avid reader and often reads books on Wildlife, Politics, Personal Development, Fiction and so on. Deepak is also passionate about photography which he picked up post ISB. His work is available at deepaksphotography.com. He lives with his wife and 3 year old daughter, Tavishi, in New Delhi.
“India After Gandhi ”, by Ramachandran Guha
An amazing book that covers India's history from independence till about 2010. The books provides a chilling account of what all, good and bad, happened at the political as well as grassroot levels that led to division of the country. This is followed by formation of United India along with the formation of various states. The book then talks about various leaders that followed including Sardar Patel, Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shastri and Indira Gandhi . Ramachandran Guha is a renowned historian and had done extensive research on the subject before penning it down. An eye opener as well as a great travel companion, this book is
a must read.
“What got you here, won't get you there”, by Marshall Goldsmith
Marshall Goldsmith is a world renowned Executive Coach who is known to have coached the world's leading CXOs. In this book, Marshal talks about 20 habits that are so prevalent and so common which stop us from moving ahead in the corporate world. This book is a great source for adopting practices that will help one grow both personally and professionally.
“Man Eaters of Kumaon”, by Jim Corbett
This is a must read book for all wildlife lovers. Jim Corbett was a well known hunter turned conservationist who helped the people of Kumaon (part of Uttarakhand) get rid of many man eating tigers in the early 20th century. Jim's writing style is so impressive, detailed and magnetic that once you start any of his seven books, you wouldn't want to take a break. This book takes you 100 years back into a time when life was as simple as one can think of. No motor vehicles, no telephones, no gadgets! What you find is the peaceful surrounding of Indian Jungles and the only noise heard is the chirping of birds, call of tigers, leopards, deer and sometimes the growl of angry predators.
Most importantly, one gets impressed with the compassion showed by Jim towards rural poor which is not only contagious but also an inspiration for all.