Little House Sampler

Little House Sampler



Your ultimate guide to Little House series! I was so glad when I found this book in Borders. Little did I know that there were so many Little House series companion books out there, just waiting for me to be bought :P.

Anyway, what I found so interesting about this book is that you get to read Rose's writing about herself, with she began like this:

"Writing about one's self is a most difficult task. It is impossible to do it without appearing egoistic, and since everyone is egoistic, no one likes to appear so.We like to show, by being most modest, how different we are from others,how superior. So, between the delight of being asked to talk about himself, and the hope of concealing the delight, the autobiographer feels frightfully foolish, and can only begin like an after-dinner speaker with his speech carefully prepared, by asking the indulgence of his hearers for these few extemporaneous remaks, 'unaccostumed as I am...'

So true, and yet, she did a good job writing about herself! Most of the stories and articles in this book are written based on Rose's point of view.She wrote about her Granpa's famous fiddle, her solemn Grandma, her birthday gifts, her family journeys, etc.

One thing I admire from this most-beloved pioneer family is their willingness to work hard, their determinance and also the simplicity of their lives. Everything is so simple when you believe in yourself, a lesson that I learn the hard way :).

The Moonstone



Honestly, I haven't finished reading this book.The classic edition printing is not very good. The print is somehow small and tedious, and I find myself not wanting to finish it (if it's not for my literature class). Maybe I should bring it along everywhere, just to make sure I read a couple of pages (at least) in my free times.

The storyline is quite unique, hardly boring and original as well. I watched the movie during HL205 lecture, quite enjoyable but found the portray of the characters slightly silly, but nevertheless, the movie helps me to understand the novel much better.

Not your everyday detective story even though this novel is considered one of the first detective novels in England history. The investigation and everything related to sleuth is only a small part of the novel. What I read from Wikipedia, that the mentioning of opium usage in this novel is considered new, and most probably it is based on the writer's own experience of using opium.

The love triangle (I think it's rectangular, yes, 4 persons are involved) is the source of conflict, together with the Moonstone (the diamond). What makes the novel unique is also the mentioning of Indian (and their culture in this movie as well). English colonialization is simply everywhere! We get to see the Indian religious ritual in this movie, a not-to-be-missed one.

Will try to find the info about the movie, and any possible adaptation. Meanwhile, enjoy reading the book! Oh yes, you can find the book in Popular bookstore. Since it's a classic (means no royalty paid to the writer anymore), you can buy it at a very cheap price. Happy reading! :)

Jangan Jadi Muslimah Nyebelin



Buku non fiksi berisi kumpulan tips, curhat, dan pengalaman dari para muslimah ini benar-benar your true guide to be a true muslimah! Hal-hal kecil yang mungkin terlihat remeh ternyata bisa berpengaruh besar, terutama terhadap kesan orang kepada muslimah, berjilbab maupun tidak.


Asma Nadia mengemas buku ini dengan bahasa khasnya yang lincah dan sederhana, lucu, ringan, segar dan tidak berkesan menggurui. Di dalamnya cuga terdapat cuplikan e-mail berisi curhatan mengenai masalah tertentu yang sedang dibahas dalam bab tersebut.
Buku ini secara tidak langsung menyadarkan saya, bahwa begitu banyak yang harus diperbaiki, terutama dalam muamalah kita sehari-hari dengan orang lain, yang seringkali terlupa.


Tentunya disebutkan juga bahwa berjilbab tidak membuat seorang muslimah menjadi malaikat yang serba sempurna dan bebas dari kesalahan dan kekurangan, karena berjilbab berarti kemauan untuk berkomitmen, yang diperlukan kesiapan untuk menjalankannya.
Buku ini dibagi menjadi 5 bab, berjudul " Yang Remeh Yang Mengganggu", "Gak Indah di Mata? Duh, Jangan Deh!", "Muslimah Nyelekit?", "Your attitude, Gals!", dan "Last But Not Least" (sekapur sirih dari penulisnya).


Bagian yang paling saya suka adalah "Your Attitude, Gals!". Rasanya seperti tersindir membaca beberapa sikap yang kerap kali masih kita (dan saya tentunya) miliki, dan sering kali melukai perasaan orang lain.
Untuk para muslimah lain yang sedang belajar menjadi manusia yang lebih baik dan memanusiakan manusia, buku ini jelas sangat recommended .

Why Not?



A story of love, lust, humor and revenge (that's what the book cover says :P)

Bought this book during accidental trip to MPH book store. The book that I have now is the only volume left on the shelves, so I should count myself lucky .Slightly wrinkled and battered, but is all the same. Cost me around S$23.10, but it’s worth it since I haven’t really had time to find any nice chicklit novels nowadays,

The main character is Jess Latham, who apparently has put career and money on top of her list. But since her biological clock doesn’t stop tickling, she realizes that there is more to life. So Jess flirts with her boss, and has an affair with him.The boss who happens to be a politician, a real politician indeed,

After realizing that Basil (this politician) is not the favourable husband-to-be, Jess moves on and meets another man, who finally lets her having the second rude awakening, that some men are wired to behaved badly,

Having had enough, with an army of friends, Jess concocts a marvellous plan to get payback from her exes. And just let the fun begin….

Fat Girls Guide to Life



Bought this book during weekend, and finished it in a couple of hours. To be frank, bought it since the title hit home. Yes, it really does. And well, I do like the pink cover. Looks girlish without too sirupy.Anyway, the book is written by Wendy Shanker, quite a well-known columnist, and I believe this book is her great success.Yup, it’s such an eye-opener. I’ve never been really slim myself (not since I was two years old), so I find this book useful and encouraging.

It’s quite confusing to learn that women, in this case, really obsessed with their cloth size. I do think as long as it doesnt take a special store and more than 3 hours trying before buying your clothes, then you’re fine. But no, they think if they can’t buy clothes from stores which sel clothes no bigger than size 10 (American size, not English) then they are doomed.


This book really teaches me how to love myself, and see the diet-need problem in a brand new light. I do not feel uncomfortable with my body, but apparently some people do. And yes, if the people are sensible enough, they will keep their mouths shut, but if not, well, you can guess what happen next.


So, whether you are a Fat Girl or a Skinny Chick (terms used in this book), this book is definitely worth-reading. You can learn from Wendy’s own experience, that sometimes being thin is not everybody’s job.