- AIRPORT -Arthur Hailey
Loved this book for the sheer narrating pleasure. The author virtually walks the reader through the nuances of flying an airplane
2. SEVEN MINUTES -IRWING WALLACE
Yet another great story teller. Argues how a book alone cannot drive a person to commit sexual crimes. Court room scenes are gems
3. THE LAST LECTURE by RANDY PAUSCH
It is said that the legendary KING PARIKSHIT was cursed to die in the next seven days and hence heard the great Bhagavatham. On a similar vein, a person who has realised that he will soon die because of his terminal illness has given a a series of lectures, written in a very simple language. a wonderful book to read
4. ILLUSIONS by Richard Bach
Read some 30+ years back and could even now recall the words !
5. WHO WILL CRY WHEN YOU DIE -ROBIN SHARMA
Though the title looks a bit philosophical, the simple chapters are thought provoking and would egg the reader to take the life head on
6. RAGE OF ANGELS – SYDNEY SHELDON
Another master story teller- this book is full of ideas as to how one could think better even at the worst of your times. Outwardly, may look like a book of con games, but a brilliant novel
7. Sujatha’s ‘VIVAADANGAL VIMARSANANGAL’ – will depict the versatility of his mind
8. FREEDOM AT MIDNIGHT
This cannot be swept away as the story of our freedom struggle. Gives a great narrative of the personalities behind the struggle and this along with the movie GANDHI by Richard Attenborough , goes to show how non Indians could throw better light of happenings in India than our own authors. Almost read the book in one go in a couple of days.
9. UNPOSTED LETTER
A simple book by T.T.Ranga Rajan (now calls himself as ‘RA’)- wonderful points to pep, teach and guide you . A book one MUST possess
10. PACHAI VAYAL MANADHU By Balakumaran
