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"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine"--Rick Blaine, Casablanca
"Some men see things as they are and say why; I dream things that never were and say why not"--George Benard Shaw
Ecclesiastes 3:1: "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:"
Philippians 3:14: "I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenwards in Christ Jesus"
Isaiah 40:31: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.They will soar on wing like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint"
Isaiah 2:4: He will judge between the nations and will settle disputes for many peoples. They will beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore."
About Me
The writer is currently an Undergraduate at the University of Birmingham, UK. He wishes to espouse an amalgamation of entries and thoughts in this site with the aim not just to entertain but to provoke discussion, especially on his write ups on social issues and current affairs. Apart from heavily engaging in this activity, he enjoys a wide range dramas and musicals, especially those that carry insightful messages. He is also a self proclaimed music critic, a history buff and most recently a novelist and a scriptwriter. He holds a strong interest in the workings of macro-economics, particularly international trade policies and international development, Post-Modernism/Post-Structuralism as well as International Political Economy. Any discussion with regards his write ups or interests is most appreciated. Do kindly use the Guestbook function located below, leaving some means of contact. Alternatively, click on the “contact me” function above.
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Words of wisdom to be transferred
2003-11-30 9:50 p.m.
With this immense break in between the end of the A levels and the release of the results next February or March, I decided to initiate another brain draining activity: intense reading of ten books this holidays. Ten may not be much you say but take a look at the ten that I plan to digest:
1) Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. Found a copy on line, but may try to get a paperback edition for simpler reading. Just want to see Huxley's world as after all reviews say his prediction is quite accurate.
2) Mein Kampf by Adlof Hitler. No, I no becoming a Fascist or trying to create a fourth Reich. Found a copy of it somehow and no harm in reading it.
3) A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle. A book with little literal or philosophical meaning behind it. Am reading it just for the recipes inside.
4) The Lord of the Rings Trilogy by JRR Tolkien. Did do a brief glance through it at the beginning of this year, but never fully digested it. Although it’s actually three books, I shall count them as one. Will probably take me a week. (Yeah I'm that slow).
5) Globalization and its Discontents by Joseph Stiglitz. Should have finished it by June of this year but never found the time. After I’m done with it, no one is going to say I don't know anything about Globalization.
6) Forgotten Victory by Gary Sheffield. About World War one, which if I had read before the 28th of November, I would have been able to answer the modern European questions in History S.
7) A Modern History of the Islamic world by Reinhard Schulze. Not exactly my kind of book, but I need to learn the inner workings behind a Muslim Fundamentalist. (Not that I'll become one)
8) Sons of Fortune by Jeffrey Archer. Will by that for my own Christmas present unless some kind soul will spare me the trouble--hint, hint. You can read the summary of the book off the web yourself.
9) Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. Told Mr. Dio in January that I was half way through this book and in fact I was less than half way through it. Painful because of the narrative method.
10) Executive Orders by Tom Clancy. Trashy novel but still suitable for my mind.
As you can see, quite a diverse range of books, literary, historical and fictional. Will probably not read them in the order above but rather, whatever suits my mood for the day. With my SATs looming over the corner and other post exam stuff, it would be a miracle if I can finish half of the books before I enter NS. Still, it’s worth a try. It would be better if someone would join me, not read the books to me, but discuss the books as I move along. Any takers, guys?
