Tag Archives: book
The Phantom of the Angel Meadow
The Gangs of Manchester by Andrew Davies I bought this book for Chris’ birthday last year. He has a deep appreciation of Manchester, which I happily adopted. I think I have learned from him to feel more in tune with … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
From Ialomita to Canada via Brasov…
Mormite Stravezii by Dan Stanca I went back and forth in my head if I want to write this in Romanian or English. I may set up a goal for myself to try and write these notes in the language … Continue reading
Does Felipe speak Romanian?
Eat,Pray,Love by Elizabeth Gilbert This book was a gift from my mother for my birthday. We had a family reunion in Romania and as soon as I returned home, currently Manchester, I started reading it. I ate it up just … Continue reading