Samy Reads

The Woman in Me - Book Summary

by Britney Spears "After all Spears has lost, the sharpness of her perspective is a miracle. She repeatedly questions why – whether as a teenager in a crop top “corrupting” the youth, or a 25-year-old getting drunk at the club – she was perceived as “dangerous”. May her truth pose a legitimate

Personal-Development

The Happiness Cure - Book Summary

Why You're Not Built for Constant Happiness, and How to Find a Way Through by Dr Anders Hansen "Anders Hansen's work is the antidote to our modern-day struggles." ― Dr Rangan Chatterjee "A brilliantly researched book that will transform how you think about happiness" – Thomas Erokson  (Author of Surrounded by Idiots)

Fiction

Heart Bones - Book Summary

by Colleen Hoover "This book deserves a whole galaxy of stars, but alas, five is all I can give." – Shades of Rebecca The story starts with Beyah, a resilient and independent young woman who has grown up in difficult circumstances, with an addicted mother and a missing father. She hides

Personal-Development

The Source - Book Summary

by Dr Tara Swart "The Source marries universal truths with scientific rigor for a persuasive, important exploration of The Law of Attraction." –  Deepak Chopra MD "[Like] the self-help success The Secret, but cooler and more sciencey." –  Evening Standard As you dive into this book, you'll explore the incredible power of

Non-Fiction

Psychosomatics - Book Summary

Psychosomatic aspects in the Respiratory Function * Breathing is categorized in the expression role, for example, if someone feels breathless this effect is highly felt as a threat to our life. * Asthmatics feel more insecure and dependent than others, they can be more aggressive, have low intolerance and can have a

Fiction

Invisible - Book Summary

by Danielle Steel A nice-paced, easy-to-read story about a girl who grows up without her parent's love and manages to find her way into life. The book presents Antonia Adams and her life story. Her parents met in Paris, her mother was a waitress who worked in a restaurant and

Non-Fiction

Awaken Your Power Within - Book Summary

by Garry Hussey "This book will change your life for the better" – The Happy Pear The book starts presenting the author and the way he used to think. The way he hid and struggled in his youth. Later in his adult life, he started to have physical symptoms for which

Biography

Beyond the Wand - Book Summary

by Tom Felton "Known to millions as the big screen embodiment of Harry Potter's wizarding nemesis Draco Malfoy, Tom Felton delivers a fascinating, wittily written account of his role in of one of the world's most successful film franchises." – Waterstones "Brave and brilliant" –  Cosmopolitan The memoir starts with Tom's family.

Psychology

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone - Book Summary

by Lori Gottlieb "Absorbing and fascinating" – The Guardian "In prose that's conversational and funny yet deeply insightful, psychologist Lori Gottlieb is here to remind us that our therapists are people, too." – Refinery29 The book describes the everyday life of psychologist Lori Gottlieb, interactions with patience and also with her own

Biography

Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing - Book Summary

by Matthew Perry 'There's never been a more honest or raw memoir ... and it may just save lives' – Daily Mail 'Funny, fascinating, compelling ... also a wonderful read for fans of Friends' – The Times "For all the sufferers put there. You know who you are." In the book, Matthew opens up

Fiction

Who Moved My Cheese? - Book Summary

by Dr Spencer Johnson "I can picture myself reading this wonderful story to my children and grandchildren in our family room with a warm fire glowing, and their understanding the lessons." – Lt Col Wayne Washer, Aeronautical Science Center It is easy to read and the message is simple but so

Non-Fiction

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk - Book Summary

by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish “The ultimate sensible parenting guide” – Prima Baby “A down-to-earth guide to shaping the parent-child relationship and resolving family conflicts” – Guardian I started to read this book out of curiosity after it come up in a conversation about how to deal with adults, arguing that

Psychology

How Psychology Works - Book Summary

by Jo Hemmings “This book delves into the human mind, revealing in a very visual way the science behind the way people think and act.” ― Woman's Weekly This is an overview of psychology it is great for learning the basics of psychology. The book has visual guides and is easy

Non-Fiction

How to Survive the End of the World - Book Summary

(when it’s in your own head) by Aaron Gillies “A brilliant and funny read for the apocalyptically-minded” – Matt Haig, author of Reasons to Stay Alive “Just the laugh you need for when everything seems terrible” – Evening Standard “For anyone who has ever felt a bit crazy.” This is an

Non-Fiction

Notes on a Nervous Planet - Book Summary

by Matt Haig “An honest and human guide to coping with the modern world” – Guardian “Matt Haig writes books like friendships you want to keep” – Jordan Stephens "The world is real, but your world is subjective” A short summary of ideas that I found most helpful: * Disconnecting from technology(social

Non-Fiction

Yes! 60 Secrets from the Science of Persuasion - Book Summary

by Noah Goldstein PhD, Steve Martin and Robert Cialdini PhD “Brimming with insight.” –Daily Telegraph “This thinking is the real deal. Don’t miss out.” – Daniel Finkelstein, The Times Below are some of the ideas that I found interesting, I also added examples from the standard one to the more

Personal-Development

The Miracles of Your Mind - Book Summary

by Dr Joseph Murphy “Dr Joseph Murphy expands on his theory that the latent powers inherent in our subconscious can improve our lives.” How Your Own Mind Works: The mind is classified into two categories: the objective mind and the subjective mind. The objective mind - deals with external things

Fiction

Stepanie Plum - Books Summary

by Janet Evanovich "HOT AND SASSY" – The Boston Herald on Janet  Evanovich's Stephanie Plum novels "There are few crime writers who can make their readers laugh out loud at the same time as keeping the tension as high octane as this . . . For sheer uncomplicated fun, Stephanie Plum is hard to

Non-Fiction

Effortless - Book Summary

by Greg McKeown "In a world beset by burnout, Greg McKeown's work is essential" – Daniel H. Pink "Effortless shows that achieving more doesn't have to be as hard as we make it out to be"   – Arianna Huffington The book is divided into III parts. Part I: Effortless State Part II:

Non-Fiction

Surrounded by Idiots - Book Summary

by Thomas Erikson The book presents the DISC Personality. Here is a free test that I found online, if you want to do it. This reminded me of the Insights Discovery, a test that we did at my workplace. More info here, and a free test here. The book explains

Fiction

The Secrets of Happiness - Book Summary

by Lucy Diamond "A great summer read from Lucy Diamond" "Enthralling drama about family secrets" – Hello on Summer at Shell Cottage Rachel and Becca become stepsisters when Rachel's father married Becca's mother. "Rachel is the successful one: happily married with three children and a big house, plus an impressive career.

Fiction

The Little Shop of Hidden Treasures - Book Summary

by Helly Hepburn "Warm, witty and utterly charming ... It left me with the most wonderful happy glow' – Cally Taylor "A super sparkling star of a story" – Alexandra Brown" The book has IV Parts: Starting Over, Secret Lovers, Broken Promises and Christmas Wishes. Part I - Starting Over The main character

Non-Fiction

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff- Book Summary

by Richard Carlson PhD "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff has the power to change our individual and collective lives. I am deeply grateful to Dr. Richard Carlson and his beloved wife Kristine for their wisdom and compassion in bringing transformational practices and perspectives to millions of readers." —Shauna Shapiro, author

Fantasy

Spin the Dawn -Book 1 Summary

by Elizabeth Lim "Romance, artistry, and deep enchantment." – Gregory Maguire, New York Times bestselling author of Wicked "An addictive magical adventure." – School Library Journal This is book one 1 of 2 from The book of Stars series. The book is divided into 3 parts: The Trial, The Journey and The

Fiction

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - Book Summary

by Taylor Jenkins Reid "Anyone who appreciates old Hollywood glamour will want to check this one out." – Today.com "Heartbreaking, yet beautiful" – Jamie Blynn, Us Weekly Monique, a reporter at Vivant magazine, is selected to interview Evelyn Hugo. Evelyn was a former star, who wanted to auction some of her