This book that put me in a very introspective mood. I put . Don't read the post if you don't want spoilers! But do reaThis book that put me in a very introspective mood. I put . Don't read the post if you don't want spoilers! But do read the book if you want to learn more about how the reasons people travel has changed through time, and some prompts for thinking about why you travel....more
Recommended reading for all Canadians � and anyone who idealizes Canada’s culture of “inclusivity� and “diversity.� Desmond offers just a year’s worthRecommended reading for all Canadians � and anyone who idealizes Canada’s culture of “inclusivity� and “diversity.� Desmond offers just a year’s worth of representative cases to show the real reason we are the Great WHITE North....more
Fun story that not only highlights a lesser known place in the Pacific, but hints at some of the political challenges of world sport. I picked up the Fun story that not only highlights a lesser known place in the Pacific, but hints at some of the political challenges of world sport. I picked up the book while listening to a , which goes into more detail since it has been 7 years since his foray into Pohnpei. His story is fascinating and I really hope he writes a second on his time in Mongolia, and his involvement with ....more
Kerr’s conversational tone and profusion of insights (mundane, holy, and profane) draws the reader in quickly. Another Kyoto is a pleasurable read, buKerr’s conversational tone and profusion of insights (mundane, holy, and profane) draws the reader in quickly. Another Kyoto is a pleasurable read, bursting with knowledge, and it is best to just go along for the ride.
At the end of the year, thinking of how I want to spend my next year, it was a perfect time to read this book. I admire Murakami as an author � somethAt the end of the year, thinking of how I want to spend my next year, it was a perfect time to read this book. I admire Murakami as an author � something I aspire to � and respect him as a runner, something I could never do. But I can certainly learn from his experience of running. The book is more about focus anyway, a skill useful in all aspects of life, and I think I took a few of his lessons. Turning 40 this year, with my own skills of youth deteriorating, and trying to figure out what path I should take as I age, I appreciate Murakami’s discussion of how his running has changed in 25 years. I also enjoyed his mentions of Hawaii, where I visited for the first time for my 40th birthday. This book is short and touching. The conversational tone makes you feel like you are sharing a drink with a middle-aged friend on a deck, watching the setting sun and discussing life. Perfect fare for the end of the year. ...more
Very engaging (and sometimes horrifying!) but eye-opening. We struggle with this in our mixed Asian Heritage home. People say we are tough, but not evVery engaging (and sometimes horrifying!) but eye-opening. We struggle with this in our mixed Asian Heritage home. People say we are tough, but not even!
Though the narrator is demonstrably unreliable (she documents countless times she exaggerates claims to others throughout the book, which over time makes you doubt every statement she makes), she is very engaging. The author did a great job narrating this book as well.
We have many of the same complaints raising our kids in "the West," and Amy Chua by no means has all (or any of?) the answers, but getting different perspectives from parents who want to push their kids towards excellence is valuable. What else in this genre should I read?...more
Very fast-paced book with decent explanations of the fraud (for this finance layman, anyways) and unbelievable tie ins. I found it hard to put down. IVery fast-paced book with decent explanations of the fraud (for this finance layman, anyways) and unbelievable tie ins. I found it hard to put down. I look forward to the Michelle Yeoh-produced film (imagine following Crazy Rich Asians with an Asian “Wolf of Wallstreet�?)
Since the case is ongoing, and I understand there is some beef between these WSJ reporters and the Sarawak Report, I am motivated to read more. ...more
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