Book Review
150 Brilliant Ideas To Keep YOUNG MINDS Fit & Fine by Neeraa Maini Srivastav
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| 150 Brilliant Ideas To Keep YOUNG MIDS Fit & Fine |
Author: Neeraa Maini Srivastav
ISBN: 978-8122316094
Genre: Personal
Development & Self-Help
Length: 128 Pages
Publisher: Pustak Mahal (2017)
My Ratings: 3.5/5
My Ratings: 3.5/5
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About the author:
Born and brought up in Mumbai, Neeraa Maini Srivastav is a
writer and an advertising professional of Indian origin. The compelling need to
express has made her contribute her sensibilities to India's largest movie
production and media houses such as Mukta Arts and The Times of India. From
building brands to penning mindful features for publications, she straddles
both worlds with equal elan and is now making a foray into screenwriting for
both television and cinema. Her unparalleled panache and grace in her narrative
shines through her previous tomes.
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| Neeraa Maini Srivastav |
With 3 works of acclaimed young adult fiction to her merit,
'The White Crow' (introduced as syllabus by a reputed school in Mumbai), 'The
Adventures of the Bubblegum Boy' (successfully adapted to a theatre production)
and '1 friend request sent from Hanuman', Neeraa seamlessly flows into her
first work of non-fiction. Neeraa's avid interest and education in new age
spirituality and metaphysics makes her reflect the more profound truths
beneath the obvious, egging her on in
her own way to make a difference, however small to every life encountered.
REVIEW
150 Brilliant Ideas To Keep YOUNG MINDS Fit & Fine is a
self-help book which contain 150 stimulating and motivational ideas to empower
your personality, make you positive and enhance your intellect.
Structure
The book is divided into three sections based on the three
levels of our human-existence─
body mind and spirit. Each section contains 50 ideas/advise/suggestions that would
either motivate you or suggest you to do something that ensures your health and
happiness and welfare of yours and of earth. Each idea is of average 120-130
words maybe (not accurate calculation) and are very brief, but are to the
point. There are illustrations also at every second page and that is really cool
and helpful remembering the particular point or idea.
Mind Your Body- There are tips to stay fit and healthy from
hair to bones. There are some ‘ideas’ as they call it, for boys as well as for
girls, separately if needed. I like how author talked about hygiene of genital
areas and related content, stating that it is as important as anything else.
Mind Your Mind- It is filled with Be Positive, De-stress,
Being Humble, Value Money (especially your parents’ hard earned money) and list
goes on. How to contribute to your society and country. Meanwhile, be a good
person, leave all your anxiety and speak to all different kind of people, be a
learner and stand tall.
Mind Your Spirit- This section depicts how to and where to
drive your energies and keep your spirit clean. It shows the importance of
being humble, speaking truth and thinking of others and not just about your
wellness. How power of faith and gratitude can help building positive attitude towards
life. And keep close with Mother Nature.
My views
First I will discuss the negative points. There are plenty
of ideas like 150 and most are like we all know about. We know that it should
be done, so this book works as a reminder that have many ideas assembled at one
place and made it accessible. Most of the titles for these ideas give away the
image that what it would be about.
The descriptions are so brief, that mostly doesn’t seem to help,
not more than title could have served. For example, there are simple things
like, keep away from junk food and drive responsibly or be it taking advice/guidance
from trustworthy elders, are not that easy and can be difficult. Author has
mentioned the reasons and why to follow a particular idea but it would be
helpful if provided with various ways and methods to apply them effectively.
Let’s discuss the positive. The book is filled with positive
and motivational ideas that will just lift your energies. There are very small
things addressed that we ignore and seek our attention which is simply best.
Like, breathtaking matters, decluttering and maintaining screen time. Illustrations were so interesting and engaging. Thanks to them, that I could read the book with all interest I got.
Also, there are some life saving ideas. My favorite of them
all was ‘Choose Mindstyle over Lifestyle’. The book also signifies the moral
values. If taking in all the tips and applied in life, it really can empower
one’s personality and make a wise person.
Thank you, TheBookGeniePR for this review copy!! Happy Reading!
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