I like reading about other people's lives. Whether it's autobiographies (story written by that very person) or biographies (story written by someone else), it makes for a compelling reading. It's interesting to find out what makes them tick, the rough patches they went through and how they make amends/redeem themselves after that. And you empathize. You find that it's really the same, whether you're a King or a commoner.
That is why I'm now reading Indira: The Life of Indira Nehru Gandhi (Katherine Frank, 2001). Put simply, it's hard to put this one down. It's a well-researched book with everything one needs - political intrigue, personal torments, gossipy bits - ah, joy! It does get dry in some areas where there's too many dates and much discussions on Congress Party's political manoeuvringsbut never veer away from the book's intimate point that is Indira.
Other books that I have read and will recommend:
I Don't Mean to be Rude, But...: The Truth About Fame, Fortune and My Life in Music (Simon Cowell, 2004) - I picked this one up immediately when it got to the stands. Light and breezy, thanks to Cowell's sharp tongue and sense of humour.
A Cook's Tour: Global Adventures in Extreme Cuisines (Anthony Bourdain, 2001) - I bought this one first after watching the 'Cook's Tour' TV show....was hankering for more, and bought....Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly (Anthony Bourdain, 2000). Yummy and edgy! Hail Bourdain, the rock star of the culinary world!
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