Booknotes - Jia Shing

Anything You Want - Derek Sivers

Anything You Want is a quick read that packs way more insights than its length suggests. It is an account of Derek's journey as an entrepreneur and how his 'accidental success' led to him creating a company worth $22 million.

Racism

White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism - Robin DiAngelo

⭐⭐⭐(3.5/5) Robin DiAngelo does a deep dive in her book as she explores counterproductive reactions white people have when their assumptions about race are challenged, and how these reactions maintain racial inequality. Here are some of the things I like and dislike about this book.

Biography

Steve Jobs - Walter Isaacson

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐(5/5) This is the only authorized biography of Steve Jobs, the man who single-handedly changed the course of at least 6 industries. A long read, but a worth it one nonetheless.

Self-Help

Show Your Work - Austin Kleon

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐(5/5) This book was one of the things that pushed me over the edge and got me starting this personal website. Highly recommend it for anyone looking to start putting their work online.

Racism

So You Want to Talk about Race - Ijeoma Oluo

⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) This is my introductory read into racism after the George Floyd incident. It was solid choice. The author's style of writing is very conversational and approachable. Ijeoma cleverly ties in her personal life experiences so that the audience would be able to empathize with her.

Inspirational

Becoming - Michelle Obama

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) An autobiography of Michelle Obama where she brings us from her South Side Chicago origins, to her days being courted by Barack while being his mentor. She also tells us about what she had to deal with when Barack was campaigning and the role she had to play as the the FLOTUS.