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Tag Archives: Freedom
Book Review – The Patient Assassin by Anita Anand
The Patient Assassin: A True Tale of Massacre, Revenge and the RajAnita Anand5 of 5 stars This is the fascinating story of Sardar Udham Singh who patiently but meticulously planned the assassination of the culprits of Jallianwala Massacre at … Continue reading
Book Review – Stranger to History by Aatish Taseer
Stranger to History: A Son’s Journey through Islamic LandsAatish Taseer5 of 5 stars Aatish Taseer was conceived of a whirlwind affair between a Pakistani Muslim politician and an Indian Sikh Journalist. And life can never be simple born … Continue reading
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Tagged Aatish Taseer, Fear, Freedom, Islam, Pakistan, Power
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Book Review – Stages of Meditation by Dalai Lama XIV
Stages of Meditation by Dalai Lama XIV 5 of 5 stars This book records the commentary on Kamalashila’s “Stages of Meditation” as rendered by His Holiness Dalai Lama to his close followers in Manali 1989. Acharya Kamalashila was a great … Continue reading
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Tagged Buddha, Buddhism, DalaiLama, Discrimination, Freedom, Ignorance, Kamalashila, Knowledge, Meditation, Philosophy
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Book Review – Promised Land by Barack Obama
Barack Obama sees his elevation to the highest post of US president as a logical conclusion to the black minority struggle for legitimacy and equality within US. That is the reason he picked the title of his memoirs from … Continue reading
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Tagged Autobiography, Books, Courage, Freedom, Life, Obama
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Book Review – Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
The book is a testament to the indomitable spirit of humankind. Even in the worst possible situation humans are capable of finding meaning in life and be worthy of their suffering. Author contends that everything can be taken from a … Continue reading
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Tagged Concentration Camp, Freedom, Genocide, Holocaust, Life, Logotherapy, Love, Nazi
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