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Tamanna Mohapatra
Nov 22, 20203 min read
Book summary- Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
Listening to 5 minutes of his interview on NPR made me very intrigued on what was this breathing technique that in 15 minutes of his...
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Tamanna Mohapatra
Jun 13, 20207 min read
100 GREATEST MOVIES OF ALL TIME
A goal that I thought would be easy to complete since100 wasn't that big a number and I liked watching movies..yet it took me almost 3...
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Tamanna Mohapatra
Feb 24, 20192 min read
Welcoming 2019 with gratitude
2018 didn't go very well for me. Maybe it did but I just don't realize because it started bad (work contract ended in Feb, new job...
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Tamanna Mohapatra
May 4, 20183 min read
Book review- The life changing magic of tidying up
I resisted reading this book for a long time. I didn’t think there could be a one size fits all solution to such big life issues as...
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Tamanna Mohapatra
Mar 23, 20183 min read
Thoughts on Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance
I learned about this book first in the post-Trump world that we all found ourselves in towards the end of 2016. For many of us, who were...
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Tamanna Mohapatra
Sep 9, 20178 min read
Book summary of: Mistakes I made at work or “Living is a practice of learning to make better mistake
I hinted a friend to give this book for my birthday because I have no limits on the number of books I can buy for me to eventually read....
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Tamanna Mohapatra
Aug 18, 20174 min read
Looking for my “moai” Book summary of The Blue Zone Solutions
I was jealous when I read Dan Buettner’s book- “The Blue Zone Solutions”. The one thing he mentions in his book too as a key...
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Tamanna Mohapatra
Jun 25, 20174 min read
Book review and somewhat summary: Straight talk on investment by Jack Brennan
The book is divided into four parts: Part 1 Master the Basics Part 2 Construct a Sensible Portfolio Part 3 Manage your investment with...
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Tamanna Mohapatra
Jun 8, 20177 min read
Book review:The Third Plate, by Dan Barber
I am a student of sustainability. I have therefore read many books on this subject that have influenced my thought process over the years...
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Tamanna Mohapatra
May 8, 20172 min read
Book review: How to get sound sleep
I bought this book with a lot of expectations; hoping it will make me a sound sleeper so much so that I can part the knowledge to others...
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Tamanna Mohapatra
Mar 12, 20175 min read
Book review- earning it by Joann S. Lublin
Like Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice, I too have hit upon a universally acknowledged truth. Mine is that, “at the beginning of every...
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Tamanna Mohapatra
Apr 6, 20163 min read
Forked by Saru Jayaraman
I don’t usually read two books by the same author because I feel there are so many topics, so many authors one can sample in our ever...
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Tamanna Mohapatra
Nov 2, 20151 min read
Book review: “This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate” by Naomi Klein
I guess I decided it was more important sharing a book review than writing my own. Here it is. #climate change, #carbon tax, #elizabeth...
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Tamanna Mohapatra
Aug 8, 20151 min read
American Catch by Paul Greenberg
I do remember reading this book and even visiting an event on a boat where they served as fresh fish and the author was there to launch...
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Tamanna Mohapatra
Jul 17, 20153 min read
Book review- Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
Every saturday morning we start our morning by watching TV (what else is new!) and the taped episode of the previous friday’s Bill Maher...
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Tamanna Mohapatra
Jun 15, 20153 min read
Book Summary- The Responsible Business
I am not sure what prompted me to read this book by Carol Sanford; probably a recommendation from a professor. I am really glad I read...
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Tamanna Mohapatra
May 22, 20154 min read
Book review: “The New Health Rules” By Frank Lipman, M.D. & Danielle Claro (part 1-Eating)
Once in a while you come across a book that’s both visually appealing and content wise sharing-each and every page. This book is one of...
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Tamanna Mohapatra
May 22, 20151 min read
Book review: “The New Health Rules” By Frank Lipman, M.D. & Danielle Claro (part 2-Moving)
Continuing the book review, here’s what’s recommended in regards to physical habits. Moving: Core workout, Yoga, Cardio- all three are...
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Tamanna Mohapatra
May 22, 20153 min read
Book review: “The New Health Rules” By Frank Lipman, M.D. & Danielle Claro (part 3-Boosting)
This section has some easy yet powerful medical guidelines. Boosting: Get 15 minutes of sunshine a day For a good night’s sleep, you need...
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Tamanna Mohapatra
May 22, 20152 min read
Book review: “The New Health Rules” By Frank Lipman, M.D. & Danielle Claro (part 4-Healing)
This section covers overall life changes to make for a healthier existence. Healing: Meditation is worth it-use it anywhere, anytime, to...
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