5 Books Recommended By Dr Vikas Divyakirti
Vikas Divyakirti is known for his simplicity and effective teaching, making him a top choice among UPSC trainers, widely recognized and admired. Here’s a list of five books recommended by him that he believes everyone should read.
1) Sophie's World By Jostein Gaarder
The book is about a beautiful story of a young girl named Sophie. While living a normal life in a cave, she stumbles upon an extraordinary life by receiving a letter that makes her question her life. The story slowly unfolds as she continues to receive such letters from her mentor, Alberto Knox. These letters teach her about philosophy and make her curious about nature. Overall the book, Sophie’s World proves to be a work of art, mystery, and fantasy. Since, its publication in 1991, the book has grown popular and has gained significance in the field of literature & philosophy.
1) Sophie's World By Jostein Gaarder
The book is about a
beautiful story of a young girl named Sophie. While living a normal life in a cave, she stumbles upon an extraordinary life by receiving a letter that makes her question her life. The story slowly unfolds as she continues to receive such letters from her mentor, Alberto Knox. These letters teach her about philosophy and make her curious about nature. Overall the book, Sophie’s World proves to be a work of art, mystery, and fantasy. Since, its publication in 1991, the book has grown popular and has gained significance in the field of literature & philosophy.
2) Godaan - By Munshi Premchand
The very famous Indian novelist Munshi Premchand is the author of this classic book -Godaan. Published in 1936, Godaan is made from two words, Gow and Daan, which means a donation of cow. It is the story of a poor farmer named Hori and how he is struggling to create a better life for his family. Hori wishes to own a cow as a symbol of wealth, and his wife, Dhaniya equally helps and struggles to make his wish come true. The author truly has a gift for discussing serious issues like poverty, caste discrimination, and labor struggles, in an engaging and thought-provoking manner.
2) Godaan - By Munshi Premchand
The very famous Indian
novelist Munshi Premchand is the author of this classic book -Godaan. Published in 1936, Godaan is made from two words, Gow and Daan, which means a donation of cow. It is the story of a poor farmer named Hori and how he is struggling to create a better life for his family. Hori wishes to own a cow as a symbol of wealth, and his wife, Dhaniya equally helps and struggles to make his wish come true. The author truly has a gift for discussing serious issues like poverty, caste discrimination, and labor struggles, in an engaging and thought-provoking manner.
3) The Story Of My Experiments With Truth By Mahatma Gandhi
Every Indian kid is taught how great of a man this leader was. But, Mahatma Gandhi was never perfect, which he truly accepts in this book. The autobiography was written when he was in Jail and includes both highs and lows of his life. The short chapters, unfiltered truth, and equal mentions of his mistakes and great achievements make this book a must-read for every Indian out there.
3) The Story Of My Experiments With Truth By Mahatma Gandhi
Every Indian kid is taught how great of a man this leader was. But, Mahatma Gandhi was never perfect, which he truly accepts in this book. The autobiography was written when he was in Jail and includes both highs and lows of his life. The short chapters, unfiltered truth, and equal mentions of his mistakes and great achievements make this book a must-read for every Indian out there.
4) Sapiens By Yuval Noah Harari
One of the bestselling books, published in 2014 and written by Yuval Noah Harari is about our emergence from a mere species to this modern era. It explains the contribution of humans in shaping the times we’re living in today, and yes, it’s not all positive. The book forces us to think about how we’ve completely acquired this planet thinking it off as our own and neglecting nature. Read the book to gain a new perspective on every big milestone of human being from learning agricultural techniques to building corporate culture.
4) Sapiens By Yuval Noah Harari
One of the bestselling books,
published in 2014 and written by Yuval Noah Harari is about our emergence from a mere species to this modern era. It explains the contribution of humans in shaping the times we’re living in today, and yes, it’s not all positive. The book forces us to think about how we’ve completely acquired this planet thinking it off as our own and neglecting nature. Read the book to gain a new perspective on every big milestone of human being from learning agricultural techniques to building corporate culture.
5) The History of Mankind By Friedrich Ratzel
Friedrich Ratzel, a German geographer, wrote a groundbreaking book on the subject of anthropology titled “The History of Mankind.” The book, history of mankind published in 1896, is an amazing way to explore the development of humans in the past years. Reading this book is like time traveling and understanding how we’ve evolved. The brief descriptions feel like an adventure of understanding eras of human life. The author’s storytelling skill acts as a cherry on the cake for the readers. From diverse cultures to the modern era, this book is one of the best reads for people who are interested to know about history.
5) The History of Mankind By Friedrich Ratzel
Friedrich Ratzel, a German geographer, wrote a groundbreaking book on the subject of anthropology titled “The History of Mankind.” The book, history of mankind published in 1896, is an amazing way to explore the development of humans in the past years. Reading this book is like time traveling and understanding how we’ve evolved. The brief descriptions feel like an adventure of understanding eras of human life. The author’s storytelling skill acts as a cherry on the cake for the readers. From diverse cultures to the modern era, this book is one of the best reads for people who are interested to know about history.
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