The Yellow World by Albert Espinosa [Book Thoughts]

I gained very little from The Yellow World. I respect Espinosa's experiences but his book is unfocused and doesn't do them justice.
-Imran

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The Yellow World by Albert Espinosa

David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell [Book Thoughts]

You’ll have to forgive Gladwell’s dodgy statistics and research methods but David and Goliath is a well-presented entertaining read even if it might not teach you much.
-Imran

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David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell

Civilization and its Discontents by Sigmund Freud [Book Thoughts]

A bit complex as an introduction to Freud but Civilization and its Discontents is a great look into his theories.

-Imran

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Civilization and its Discontents by Sigmund Freud

Sex on the Moon by Ben Mezrich [Book Thoughts]

All flash and no substance. Give Sex on the Moon a skip.

-Imran

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Sex on the Moon by Ben Mezrich

On the Shortness of Life by Seneca [Book Thoughts]

In the end, On the Shortness of Life is more a book that I am glad to have read but did not particularly enjoy reading. For anyone interested, give the first essay a read, skip the other two.

-Imran

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On the Shortness of Life by Seneca
(Essay compilation)

Proof of Heaven by Dr Eben Alexander [Book Thoughts]

I doubt that Proof of Heaven changed my life too much and I can't consider myself convinced, but it was worth a read if only to satisfy my curiosity.

-Imran

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Proof of Heaven by Dr Eben Alexander

Everything wrong with studying Commerce [Part 1]

Tried my hand at writing a critical essay. This is the first part of a series that I'll be writing about my experiences in the Commerce Faculty at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Tried to be conversational in tone.
-Imran

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Everything wrong with studying Commerce
Part 1: Free Time (Or rather, the lack of it)

Part I: Free Time | Part II: -

Image is the property of One Thousand Words

A Hustler's Bible by Gayton McKenzie [Book Thoughts]

A Hustler's Bible is a cut above the usual repetitive 'success literature'. It's filled with plenty of practical advice from a South African who's achieved incredible things despite adverse circumstances.
-Imran

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A Hustler's Bible by Gayton McKenzie

Books v. Cigarettes by George Orwell [Book Thoughts]

Books v. Cigarettes shares many themes with Orwell's more well-known Animal Farm and 1984. Intellectually honest and fascinating reading if you appreciate Orwell's ideas.

-Imran

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Books v. Cigarettes by George Orwell
(Essay compilation)

Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu [Book Thoughts]

In closing, the Tao Te Ching is complex and paradoxical. It's up to you to decide whether you see it as art, wisdom or ancient chinese-mumbo-jumbo.

-Imran

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Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu
(DC Lau Translation)