My Favorite Books in 2020

In 2020, we were able to devote more time to ourselves. This year, I have compiled the books that I liked the most and inspired me. Sharing it with you with the best wishes for 2020.

Amak-? Hayal- ?ehbenderzade Filibeli Ahmed Hilmi

A'mak-? Hayal ("The Depths of Fantasy"), is the Sufi magnum opus of Ahmad Hilmi of Filibe. A'mak-? Hayal is a novel, the subject of which is the Sufi wahdat al-wujud belief.

In the frame story of novel, young Raci, the protagonist, tries to find answers to his questions about life, most of which are mainly ontological problems. He tries to find the answers in science, philosophy and religion.

The Quotable Feynman- Michelle Feynman

Nobel Prize–winning physicist Richard P. Feynman (1918–88) was that rarest of creatures―a towering scientific genius who could make himself understood by anyone and who became as famous for the wit and wisdom of his popular lectures and writings as for his fundamental contributions to science. The Quotable Feynman is a treasure-trove of this revered and beloved scientist's most profound, provocative, humorous, and memorable quotations on a wide range of subjects.

Carefully selected by Richard Feynman's daughter, Michelle Feynman, from his spoken and written legacy, including interviews, lectures, letters, articles, and books, the quotations are arranged under two dozen topics―from art, childhood, discovery, family, imagination, and humor to mathematics, politics, science, religion, and uncertainty.

Finland, The Country of White Lilies- Grigory Petrov

Written by Grigory Petrov, one of the great writers of Russian literature, in Finland, The Country of White Lilies he teaches important lessons to be highlighted on every page. The novel, which is among the world classics, is about the development of a society that has lived under the rule of different countries for many years. Petrov, who lived most of his life in Finland; he deals with the development of the country in many different fields, from economy to education, from health to agriculture, with an epic narrative in his book.

Man's Search For Meaning- Viktor Emil Frankl

A prominent Viennese psychiatrist before the war, Viktor Frankl was uniquely able to observe the way that both he and others in Auschwitz coped (or didn't) with the experience. He noticed that it was the men who comforted others and who gave away their last piece of bread who survived the longest - and who offered proof that everything can be taken away from us except the ability to choose our attitude in any given set of circumstances. The sort of person the concentration camp prisoner became was the result of an inner decision and not of camp influences alone. Frankl came to believe man's deepest desire is to search for meaning and purpose. This outstanding work offers us all a way to transcend suffering and find significance in the art of living.

Outliers: The Story of Success- Malcolm Gladwell

Why are people successful? For centuries, humankind has grappled with this question, searching for the secret to accomplishing great things. In this stunning new book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an invigorating intellectual journey to show us what makes an extreme overachiever. He reveals that we pay far too much attention to what successful people are like, and too little attention to where successful people are from. Gladwell examines how the careers of Bill Gates and the performance of world-class football players are alike; why so many top lawyers are Jewish; why Asians are good at maths and why it is correct to say that the mathematician who solved Fermat's Theorem is not a genius. Like Blink, this is a landmark work that will simultaneously delight.

My First Job, Stories From Real Life- Acar Balta?, Handan O. U?akl?gil

Experiences related to working life in the first years of starting life ...

Responsibilities undertaken in childhood and work done during the student years provide people with life skills that they will use for a lifetime.

- Take responsibility

- To know oneself, what is suitable or not for him

- Making decisions and seeing the results

- Going beyond your comfort zone to discover its potential

- Building relationships with people of different ages and cultures

- Being part of the team, developing cooperation and solidarity

- Managing your emotions

- To have an idea about the value of money

This book brings the reader together with the experiences of adults who lead a self-sufficient and healthy life, gained at an early age, and reflected in all areas of their lives.

How to Live a Lifetime? - ?lber Ortayl?

Self-improvement is an area where every person in different positions in professional and social terms naturally has an idea, but also needs new ones. Therefore, it is possible to say that the area in question has gained a large place in the modern world. When the right to life and point to those who may be qualified advice on life is not difficult to predict the future of one of the names on everyone's mind in Turkey.

Historian, Academician and Author Prof. Dr. ?lber Ortayl? of academia as well as in Turkey is among the names being closely followed in various media channels. Ortayl?, who made a name for himself with his vast knowledge and dominant style; this time, we come across not only with answers, but with the following question, which is full of answers: "How to Live a Lifetime?"

Never Eat Alone- Keith Ferrazzi

Keith Ferrazzi's techniques have earned universal praise for their ingenuity, their ease of applicability, and-most importantly-their effectiveness. The key to success in both life and work, Ferrazzi convincingly argues, is building solid relationships. But what distinguishes Ferrazzi's approach from other networking strategies is the emphasis on helping others so they might help you. It is not enough to ask a favor when you need one. To build meaningful relationships that will be mutually beneficial, you must maintain constant contact with the friends and associates who matter to you. Never Eat Alone is revolutionary-an instant classic destined to change the business landscape forever.

Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! - Robert T. Kiyosaki

Rich Dad Poor Dad is Robert's story of growing up with two dads — his real father and the father of his best friend, his rich dad — and the ways in which both men shaped his thoughts about money and investing. The book explodes the myth that you need to earn a high income to be rich and explains the difference between working for money and having your money work for you.

In many ways, the messages of Rich Dad Poor Dad, messages that were criticized and challenged two decades ago, are more meaningful, relevant, and important today than they were 20 years ago.

As always, readers can expect that Robert will be candid, insightful... and continue to rock more than a few boats in his retrospective.

Samarkand-Amin Maalouf

The striking work of the world-renowned Lebanese writer Amin Maalouf published in 1988, Samarkand, despite its first meeting with its readers, maintains its priority in the "Best Sellers" lists. Touching hearts with its multidimensional and impressive story, Samarkand's plot set in the 11th and 20th centuries blink at the "Historical Novel" category from two different times.

Ikigai: The Japanese secret to a Long and Happy Life- Hector Garcia, Francesc Miralles

The people of Japan believe that everyone has an ikigai - a reason to jump out of bed each morning. And according to the residents of the Japanese island of Okinawa - the world's longest-living people - finding it is the key to a longer and more fulfilled life.

Inspiring and comforting, this book will give you the life-changing tools to uncover your personal ikigai. It will show you how to leave urgency behind, find your purpose, nurture friendships, and throw yourself into your passions.  Bring meaning and joy to your every day with ikigai.

Invisible Influence: The Hidden Forces that Shape Behavior- Jonah Berger

If you are like most people, you think your individual tastes and opinions drive your choices and behaviors. You wear a certain jacket because you liked how it looked. You picked a particular career because you found it interesting. The notion that our choices are driven by our own personal thoughts and opinions is patently obvious. Right? Wrong.

Without our realizing it, other people’s behavior has a huge influence on everything we do at every moment of our lives, from the mundane to the momentous. Even strangers have an impact on our judgments and decisions: our attitudes toward a welfare policy shift if we’re told it is supported by Democrats versus Republicans (even though the policy is the same). But social influence doesn’t just lead us to do the same things as others. In some cases, we imitate others around us. But in other cases, we avoid choices or behaviors because other people are doing them. We stop listening to a band because they go mainstream. We skip buying the minivan because we don’t want to look like a soccer mom.

In Search of History - ?lber Ortayl?

The man who loved history continues to make you walk around "In Search of History" ...

"We have some historians, they say, for example, 'The Ottomans used Arabic, they used Persian.' However, the Ottomans who knew Arabic are as much as our English speakers today. "

21 Lessons for the 21st Century- Yuval Noah Harari

Yuval Noah Harari returns in August 2018 with a new book, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century. In bringing his focus to the here and now, Harari will help us to grapple with a world that is increasingly hard to comprehend, encouraging us to focus our minds on the essential questions we should be asking ourselves today. Employing his trademark entertaining and lucid style, Harari will examine some of the world's most urgent issues, including terrorism, fake news, and immigration, as well as turning to more individual concerns, from resilience and humility to meditation.