A review by hannahleelovestoread
Unlearning: 15 Experiments That Transformed My Life by Kunal Gupta

adventurous hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

Unlearning by Kunal Gupta is a riveting account of a series of fifteen behavioral experiments the author conducts to make drastic changes in his life. Originally inspired by a powerful documentary to reverse his escalating habit of excessive consumerism, Gupta first embarks on a short-term, minimalistic journey of making only the most necessary purchase. After following this lifestyle for a year, he informs readers, he finds himself in a pattern of continuous inspiration to “unlearn” unhealthy or limiting habits and belief systems. Gupta is impressive in tackling topics as light as his fear of heights and as heavy as grief, and he maintains a tone that is easy to read but respectful of people he meets around the world—in addition to his readers—and their various feelings, cultures, and belief systems. He skillfully employs inspirational quotes at the beginning of each chapter as well as helpfully offering his readers digestible summaries of each of the fifteen experiments. Unlearning is a helpful and enjoyable read, and I look forward to exploring more of Gupta’s work.