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37 reviews

Losing It: Sex Education for the 21st Century by Sophia Smith Galer

3.75

The book, of course, successfully dispels many myths. It was not a really good reading experience, as it felt like a topic was being explained more than necessary. But I think it is the case with many non-fiction books being published these days. I appreciate the attempt to put everything together in a book. As a member of the asexual community, I liked the way asexuality is being discussed in the book. I was mildly surprised by it. I recently got to know that there are people in the asexual community who are even sexuality-repulsed. They don't even like talking about sexuality, or, for that matter, even asexuality!

The Science of Nutrition: Debunk the Diet Myths and Learn How to Eat Well for Health and Happiness by Rhiannon Lambert

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informative fast-paced

Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans by Melanie Mitchell

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4.0

Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman

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reflective fast-paced

I liked this book. It is very different from other books in the self-help genre. But these are some points I noted:

The book is written with affluent people in mind, especially from a Western perspective. The concept of 'cosmic' insignificance is a great consolation for people who are affluent and powerful. But it feels like the concept is a double-edged sword. We don't see it but we are dependent on others more than ever before. Every single choice we make has an impact on the other people.
I think hoping is still necessary contrary to what the author thinks.

In short, I think the last chapters were not neatly put together.

Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke

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5.0

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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dark hopeful reflective sad medium-paced