Here you will find books that help you develop your mindset, health, and inner strength.

Sapiens - Yuval noah harri

Intro & Basic Information
As the title suggests, this book provides a summarized history of humankind. Yuval Noah Harari shows what humanity has achieved in a relatively short period of time.

  • Author: Yuval Noah Harari

  • Year of publication: 2014–2020

  • Number of pages: 446

  • Genre: Science, biology

Strengths

  • Offers deep insights into how we interact with each other and makes you reflect on today’s society.

  • Helps you better understand both humanity and yourself.

  • Reads smoothly with clear main and subchapters that form a coherent whole.

  • Despite its length (400+ pages), it doesn’t feel redundant or overly drawn out.

Weaknesses

  • Occasionally uses difficult words, though this is expected in a book of this kind.

  • Could have been stronger with more visuals such as charts or tables to make the information easier to process.

Conclusion
Sapiens was a fascinating book to read. It shows how remarkable humans truly are and raises questions about the future: how long will we continue to exist, and what role will technology play? A human/robot combination (cyborgs) seems entirely possible.

The Secret - Rhonda Byrne

Intro & Basic Information
This book is about the law of attraction and how some people manage to realize what they want. What you want must align with what you think, feel, and do. Only then will you get what you truly desire.

  • Author: Rhonda Byrne

  • Year of publication: 2015

  • Number of pages: 200

  • Genre: Self-development

Strengths

  • Clearly written, divided into different chapters and topics.

  • Spacious layout with images and colors that support the text.

  • Each chapter ends with a summary – ideal for quick review.

Weaknesses

  • Can feel a bit “new age” or vague at the beginning.

  • Multiple voices in the book can make it slightly chaotic, though they also provide a broader perspective.

Conclusion
An inspiring and unique book due to its mix of content and design. The Secret is definitely worth reading.

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12 rules for live - Jordan Peterson

Intro & Basic Information
In this book, Jordan B. Peterson describes 12 rules or principles that can help anyone structure their life with more order and less chaos.

  • Author: Jordan B. Peterson

  • Year of publication: 2019

  • Number of pages: 464

  • Genre: Self-development

Strengths

  • The 12 rules provide a clear framework for shaping your life.

  • Each rule comes with explanations and examples that make you reflect.

  • Every chapter contains practical insights you can apply.

Weaknesses

  • Written in an intellectual and philosophical style, which can make it difficult to grasp.

  • Sometimes requires rereading and looking up complex words.

  • Quite long and occasionally feels drawn out.

Conclusion
A valuable book with useful rules that can be applied in daily life. However, 12 Rules for Life sometimes feels overly lengthy and complicated, and its core message could likely have been expressed in fewer than 100 pages.

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Why we sleep - Matthew Walker

Intro & Basic Information
This book explains the science of sleep. Why do we, and so many other animals, actually sleep? What is the purpose of sleep, and what are the long-term consequences of sleep deprivation? These questions are answered in this book.

  • Author: Matthew Walker

  • Year of publication: 2017

  • Number of pages: 344

  • Genre: Health and science

Strengths

  • Thoroughly supported by scientific studies.

  • Written with conviction, and the author manages to engage the reader.

Weaknesses

  • Could have been written in simpler language for the average reader.

  • Contains a lot of text and little visual support (e.g. images, graphs).

Conclusion
The book shows that chronic sleep deprivation can have severe long-term consequences, such as increased risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, emotional instability, worse appearance, and accidents. Although Why We Sleep can feel dry and somewhat lengthy at times, it remains a fascinating read because sleep is such an essential part of our lives.

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The power of Habit - Charles Duhigg

Intro & Basic Information
This book is about the power of habits and how they are formed. The author explains why people (and animals) develop many habits without even being aware of them.

  • Author: Charles Duhigg

  • Year of publication: 2013

  • Number of pages: 400

  • Genre: Self-development

Strengths

  • Step by step, it explains how to identify, map, and change habits, giving you more control over how you want to live your life.

  • Based on scientific evidence and clearly structured in three parts.

  • Written in accessible language with few difficult words. Despite its 400 pages, it doesn’t feel overly long.

Weaknesses

  • Sometimes requires self-study, such as taking notes or rereading certain sections.

  • This makes it less light reading, though that is common for books with a scientific foundation.

Conclusion
A strong and insightful book, especially suitable for those interested in psychology and gaining more control over their behavior and habits. The Power of Habit is a valuable read for anyone looking to understand and improve their routines.

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