Review
19th Century: The Fury Of Oliver Twist.
Once upon a time, in the bustling and grimy streets of 19th-century London, lived a young boy named Oliver Twist. Oliver is a wretched child who is burdened by unfortunate circumstances, often neglected or mistreated. He suffered from poverty, lack of proper care, absence of love and support. His innocence was overshadowed by a constant struggle for survival, leaving him with little hope for a brighter future.
By Okwori Emmanuel Owoicho2 years ago in BookClub
From Pages to Purpose: The Bhagavad Gita's Impact on My Journey
As I sit down to reflect on my journey through life, I am struck by the profound impact that certain texts have had on shaping my thoughts, actions, and purpose. Among these treasures of wisdom, the Bhagavad Gita stands tall, serving as a guiding light that has illuminated my path with its timeless teachings. The Gita's profound insights have not only enriched my understanding of life but have also given me a deeper sense of purpose and direction. In this article, I will share how the Bhagavad Gita has influenced my journey, turning its pages into a source of profound purpose.
By Shubham Bajaj2 years ago in BookClub
How ‘The Rules’ Gave Me Better Self Esteem. Top Story - August 2023.
When I was younger I had problems getting dates. I kept watching everyone around me coupling up and it made me feel like there was something wrong with me. I’m kind of an open book when it comes to my feelings, so my friends and family would often see me moping about it. They’d dispense advice like that old Supremes song. You can’t hurry love…
By Leslie Writes2 years ago in BookClub
Beautiful Child A Beautiful Book
"The inability to forget is far more devastating than the inability to remember", said Mark Twain. I believe this to be the case. The inability to forget is a memory that makes a home in you. It pulls the strings of your mind and heart for better or worse. When something pulls at both the heart and mind it becomes a part of your soul.
By simplicity2 years ago in BookClub
Savouring a Personal Feat With The Booker Prize Winners
To say I love reading probably sounds trite and clichéd. Who doesn’t? you might be tempted to ask. However, perhaps I am obsessed with books, both fiction and non-fiction, and so took a keen interest in the British Booker Prize award some years ago. It soon became obvious that only certain people became judges - the known literati - who then chose the books in their own image, likeness and opinions of what deserved to win. Often I gazed wistfully at the growing list of winners wondering when I would see someone like me as a Booker recipient. I just couldn’t imagine how long I would have to wait.
By Elaine Sihera2 years ago in BookClub
Rembrandt's Whore
The book "Rembrandt's Whore" by Sylvie Matton, looks at the relationship between Rembrandt and his servant and lover Hendrickje Stoffels. The story is told through the words of Hendrickje although she admits that she can not read or write. On some the pages she is relating her feelings to Rembrandt and in other parts of the book she is observing him. Her life story demonstrates the power of society on your life. Now a days we often believe love is all you need. That outsiders can't hurt you. When she moved into Rembrandt's house she was just a servant. Next she became a model for his paintings, and then one day he kissed her. In this story she declared that she loved him and his son.
By Antoinette L Brey2 years ago in BookClub
Book Clubs I Have Not Joined
Is this what book clubs look like I think to myself as I look at pictures of book clubs. I know there is an Oprah book club with suggestions about what to read. But then I think about how I never have trouble knowing what I wish to read.
By Denise E Lindquist2 years ago in BookClub
Review of 'The Whispering Dark'
Delaney Meyers-Petrov is tired of being seen as fragile just because she's Deaf. So when she's accepted into a prestigious program at Godbole University that trains students to slip between parallel worlds, she's excited for the chance to prove herself. But her semester gets off to a rocky start as she faces professors who won't accommodate her disability, and a pretentious upperclassman fascinated by Delaney's unusual talents. Colton Price died when he was nine years old. Quite impossibly, he woke several weeks later at the feet of a green-eyed little girl. Now, twelve years later, Delaney Meyers-Petrov has stumbled back into his orbit, but Colton's been ordered to keep far away from the new girl... and the voices she hears calling to her from the shadows. Delaney wants to keep her distance from Colton — she seems to be the only person on campus who finds him more arrogant than charming — yet after a Godbole student turns up dead, she and Colton are forced to form a tenuous alliance, plummeting down a rabbit-hole of deeply buried university secrets. But Delaney and Colton discover the cost of opening the doors between worlds when they find themselves up against something old and nameless, an enemy they need to destroy before it tears them — and their forbidden partnership — apart.
By Cyn's Workshop2 years ago in BookClub
Anne of Green Gables
The book that changed my life the most was Anne of Green Gable by Lucy Maud Montgomery. This book gave me the courage to be me and helped shape me into the writer I am today. Anne, with an E, helped me understand that there was life after mortal embarrassment. This book is one I encouraged both my children to read.
By Mother Combs2 years ago in BookClub
Deforestation
Deforestation: Unveiling the Environmental Crisis The world's forests, spanning vast expanses of land and harboring an astonishing variety of life, have long been crucial to the health of our planet. However, the relentless process of deforestation threatens to unravel the delicate balance of ecosystems, disrupt local communities, exacerbate climate change, and cast a shadow over the future of our natural world.
By Brilan Jackson2 years ago in BookClub
