11.Apr.2008 I Choose to Live by Sabine Dardenne
In 1996 Sabine Dardenne was kidnapped by Marc Dutroux, the man who turned out to be one of Belgium’s most heinous paedophiles. She was 12 years old. She was his prisoner for 80 long days. Surviving, at the age of 20 years old, she finally decided to write this book, for three reasons: “so that [...]
26.Oct.2007 Lucky by Alice Sebold
This book was released at Singapore OBCZ (Official Bookcrossing Zone) Moonriver Cafe. So instead of reading Lovely Bones first, I read this book by Alice Sebold. I feel compelled to read Lovely Bones because everybody’s reading it (will do soon). Lucky caught my interest because it’s a true story of the author. I’m a sucker [...]
01.Aug.2007 Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki with Sharon L. Lechter
1st pass: Honestly, I’m reading it now mainly to know what the hype is all about. I know, it’s a bit late, it’s kind of old news, but somehow a few people around me recommended it almost at the same time. So let’s see what I can get ;> 2nd pass: Okay, finished reading it! [...]
Leaving Microsoft to Change the World by John Wood
I’ve been following Room to Read for a while before they published this book. Such a good book for more insights about how things came to be. John Wood himself fits my perfect image of a 20th century hero. He worked at Microsoft as the Marketing Director for Asia Pacific region when one day he [...]
Boy Meets Girl by Joshua Harris
Joshua Harris’s second book (first being I Kissed Dating Goodbye). Whereas IKDG talks about single life, Boy Meets Girl talks about the next phase, when you actually meet someone and pursue marriage through biblical courtship. I don’t know why I read the book. I knew I wasn’t gonna follow whatever things he’s trying to teach. [...]
Princess by Jean Sasson
This is a true story of a royal princess in Saudi Arabia. A lot of things are very shocking for first time reader on this kind of issue. That’s why most probably it’ll grab your attention from beginning till the end. For myself the book opens my eyes on culture, society, and issues so far [...]
I Kissed Dating Goodbye by Joshua Harris
A book full of controversy is always interesting. That is what I can say about this book. I admit I was also caught up by the hype and the ever controversial title (Have I told you that title of a book is very important?). Not to mention the sense of mystery of the (assumed) handsome [...]
Falling Leaves by Adeline Yen Mah
Falling Leaves: The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter is a true story of an unwanted Chinese daughter (as per title ;). The family is one of the richest in Hong Kong, who migrated from mainland China. I have to give this book a 4 stars, just because of the extra ordinary journey that the [...]
The Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkinson
Are you living your dream? Or just living your life? Welcome to a little story about a very big idea. This compelling modern-day parable tells the story of Ordinary, who dares to leave the Land of Familiar to pursue his Big Dream. Book that came at the right time for me! =D A lot of [...]
The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pick-Up Artists by Neil Strauss
The Game tells a true story about the society of pick-up artists, men who devote their time (and almost entire life) to seducing women. Most of which come as an AFC (Average Frustated Chump) and then build their way through seminars, online forums, and field trainings, in hope to become a PUA (Pick-Up Artist). Neil [...]