Books

Find ideas on what to read next and read my essays on some notable works.

How My Reading Habits Change

How My Reading Habits Change

How my reading habits change as a result of reading more slowly, aiming to gain understanding and wisdom instead of speed.

Mortimer Adler: The Art of Reading

Mortimer Adler: The Art of Reading

Mortimer Adler defines the art of reading in his classic work, How to Read a Book. A book that challenges our understanding deserves highly skilled reading.

Best Reads of 2015: Part 2

Best Reads of 2015: Part 2

This post is a continuation of the Best Reads of 2015 list. See Part 1 here.   6. Lelaki Harimau (Man Tiger) by Eka Kurniawan Eka Kurniawan is an Indonesian author whose two works, Man Tiger and Beauty is a Wound, have been recently translated and published in...

Best Reads of 2015: Part 1

Best Reads of 2015: Part 1

2015 was (is) a good reading year. I was able to return to a decent pace (i.e., pre-wedding planning pace). These are the top 5 of my personal best reads of 2015.   1. Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson Just Mercy is a powerful account of Stevenson’s lifework in the...

Engineering With Soul: A Spiritual Dimension to Work

Engineering With Soul: A Spiritual Dimension to Work

This article is the third of an essay series on engineering, titled Between Jerusalem and Athens. Read the first here and the second here.   “I can’t just work with mice!” Billy told me after not seeing each other for 8 years. “I need people, human interaction.”...

From the EQuad to the World

From the EQuad to the World

From the Equad to the World is about the segmentation of knowledge and education. It’s an argument for multidisciplinary thinking.

A Book Can Change Your Life

A Book Can Change Your Life

A book can change your life. One encounter, leading to a discovery of a new world, then inspiring action in real life.