Category Archives: Book Diary

God could blink during my moment of sulkiness

God Never Blinks by Regina Brett Today it’s one of those days when I am indulging in self-pity and some sort of blues. After a few hours during which I felt unmotivated to do anything useful I finally pushed myself … Continue reading

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Did I miss the Question?

The Finkler Question by Howard Jacobson In July I was with Daniela, a close friend of mine who shares an even greater love for reading, in Waterstone’s in Manchester. During her short weekend visit I think we ended going back … Continue reading

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We are all free but some are freer than others

Enduring Cuba by Zoë Brân I received this book from a friend who just came from a tour of South America and Cuba. He found it a useful read and when he came to visit us last year he thought … Continue reading

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Here come a few awesome things

The book of Awesome by Neil Pasricha This book was a gift from my mom for Easter. The amusing thing is that Mom has a bookcase full of books ranging from philosophy to history. What type of books do I … Continue reading

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Recent studies show .. we need to read more

Bad Science by Ben Goldacre I bought this book during my Masters. It was recommended during my course since I was in a BioHealth Informatics programme. Now two years after I finished school, I have read it. I had preconceptions … Continue reading

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I am

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle I received this gift at a time of many changes in my life, in August 2008 at my going away party. I was leaving Toronto for Manchester to do my Masters for a … Continue reading

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Japite Ordinare

Cum mi-am petrecut vacanta de vara de T.O. Bobe This book was a gift from Oana. Our friendship ties us since the same time as the topic of the book, childhood. From what I remember she sent me this book … Continue reading

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Read the writing on the toilet wall

The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood The possession of this book was one of those odd moments when I asked for what present I want. It was a gift, together with The Ice Princess from my close friend Dani when … Continue reading

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Where the wild plums grow

The Land of Green Plums by Herta Müller I bought this book and “The Passport” in Brasov almost two years ago. Previous to the publicity for the Nobel Prize for Literature 2009 and the discovery of the Romanian connection, I … Continue reading

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What’s gold got to do with it?

Inés del Alma Mía by Isabel Allende When one of my closest friends went back home to Venezuela, I asked him to bring me back a book in Spanish. He brought me “Inés del alma mía”. He wrote a beautiful … Continue reading

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