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Book Review: Eleven Gods and a Billion Indians by Boria Majumdar

Introduction Source: Goodreads.com ISBN :    978-938-679-7186 Genre:  Non-Fiction/ Sports Publishers: Simon & Schuster India Price:  Rs. 699/-  ( I got the book for review from the  publisher )

Book Review: Think and Win like Dhoni by Sfurti Sahare

Introduction ISBN: 978184958904 Genre: Non-F iction / Self help Publishers: Jaico Books Price:  Rs.199/-  ( I got the book for review from the publisher ) 5 Success Secrets Do you tend to buckle under pressure? Do you find yourself losing your cool in stressful situations? Do you find yourself unlucky in spite of working hard? Think and Win Like Dhoni is not just a usual book about cricket, but a book that will help you to beat the odds. Get ahead of your competitors using tips and tricks from the Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s life, shared by the man himself! Everyone says MS Dhoni is lucky. But have you ever wondered why he is so lucky? How does he manage to cash in on opportunities? How does he remain calm in the face of immense pressure? What makes him a great leader and a youth icon? Discover the mind power of the boy who traveled the road of exclusivity, from being a regular Ranchi lad to a world-famous cricketer. Learn how to build confidenc...

Book Review: Beyond the Goal- The Official Biography of Baichung Bhutia by Mohammad Amin-Ul-Islam

Introduction ISIN: 978-81-8400-523-3 Genre: Sport/Biography Publishers: Random House Price: Rs. 299/- ( I received the book for review from the publisher ) Beyond The Goal: The Official Biography of Baichung Bhutia explains that what Sachin Tendulkar is to cricket in India, Baichung Bhutia is to football, a relatively less popular game in the subcontinent. Nevertheless, the Sikkimese is a household name in India because he was not just the best football player of the nation but also of the entire continent. Indeed, the Sikkimese Sniper, as he is fondly called for his superb shot accuracy, has been winning the hearts of one and all ever since he stepped into the football field in 1993 with his unbelievable skill and charming looks. Bhutia provides ample fodder for a biography not just because he is a football icon in the continent but also because his career has not been without its fair share of controversies. It is the career path and controversies of Bhutia that the aut...