Kasim Kasuri, CEO of Beaconhouse Group
KASIM KASURI
CEO of Beaconhouse Group
The Prodigal Daughter by Jeffrey Archer – “A tale of family and relationships, you learn about the bond that holds people together and how easy it is to lose that.”
The Clifton Chronicles by Jeffrey Archer – “It’s a thrilling tale about tracing the fortunes and failures of this family over the generations. I also find it interesting to see how Archer’s tone has shifted from emotional to suspense.”
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne – “An interesting insight to the law of attraction. The fundamental belief is that you attract whatever you want with your thoughts. Everybody says you have to believe in something but this is taking it to a whole new level.”
Neither a Hawk nor a Dove: An Insider’s Account of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy by Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri – “My father, who was the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, wrote this book to give people an insight to the dispute between Pakistan and India over Kashmir. I actually helped in editing the captions in this book.”
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R Covey – “I’ve picked up some useful tips that I utilise, not only in my business, but life as a whole – especially on keeping the end in mind.”
The First Muslim: The Story of Muhammad by Lesley Hazleton – “About the life of Prophet Muhammad; I’ve heard great things about this book and it’s on my reading list.”
After the Prophet: The Epic Story of the Shia-Sunni Split in Islam by Lesley Hazleton – “Like many Muslims, I’ve only heard traditional stories about Islam and this was presented here in a very unique and respectful manner. It actually helps you understand a lot of what is happening in the world today with al-Qaeda and ISIS.”
Winning: The Ultimate Business How-To Book by Jack Welch and Suzy Welch – “A very good read by the former CEO of General Electric about business strategies.”
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie – “This is a classic, with techniques I found useful in communicating with people.”
