A short and fast paced book that will leave you wanting more. There’s a variety of stories that the author can deliver and will make you instantly hooA short and fast paced book that will leave you wanting more. There’s a variety of stories that the author can deliver and will make you instantly hooked.
All the stories are adorable. We get to see the cats’ perspective and how they change their owners as a person. It’s lighthearted with depth at the saAll the stories are adorable. We get to see the cats’ perspective and how they change their owners as a person. It’s lighthearted with depth at the same time. I love it because it was a pretty chill read. A good anti-stress and it’s so clever how pets also choose us.
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If you need a quick read and you feel like being emotional, this one is for you. I highlCopy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
If you need a quick read and you feel like being emotional, this one is for you. I highlighted so many poems that resonated with me. It was melancholic and sentimental that I can’t pick a favorite. I like it a lot and finished it in one sitting....more
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Didn't See That Coming highlights the following topics: sexThank you Fully Booked for providing a complimentary book in exchange for an honest review!
Didn't See That Coming highlights the following topics: sexism and bullying.I can relate so much to the main character Kiki Siregar and we have one thing in common. We're both avid gamers. Jesse Q. Sutanto laid down facts about a girl gamer's experiences on sexism.
It's filled with threats such as rape, death, suicide etc., vulgar words and belittling women/girls because we are weak. This is very common in one of the multiplayer team fighting games like Mobile Legends, Farlight, Call of Duty, League of Legends, etc. Stereotypically, boys think that we only excel by picking the "easier" heroes like mage, marksman, support etc. Unfortunately, some of them are arrogant and sore losers. They can't handle when someone stepped on their egos when they refused to acknowledged a girl plays better than them.
The difference between Kiki and I are our perceptions. Kiki pretends to be a guy by having a username that identifies her as a male player and it makes her feel safe. In contrast, I proudly use my gamer username: Ladyvantassel / LadyVanGarrett -- I got these names from Sleepy Hollow and other players know I'm a girl. I'm not a pro player but I refuse to let my guard down on these whiny players. To be a leader, is to be a team player.
So when Kiki realizes that her game buddy: Sourdawg studies at Xingfa, she wonders who he is but she's also terrified someone will reveal her true identity. Anyways, this is going to be a lengthy review as I want to address the bullying part: it was a slap in the face to Jonas and Principal Lin. I believe Kiki and those who were bullied didn't get the justice they deserved. I am so furious with Jonas for being such a jerk, spoiled misogynist. Don't get me started with Principal Lin. Someone should replace his job for being biased and tolerating bullies. Obviously, favoritism is common in Asian schools.
This is a good contemporary romance. It will be better if it has an alternate ending or slightly extending the pages addressing properly the issues.. (view spoiler)[Jonas is expelled and when the issues circulated the social media tainting the reputation of Xingfa, the higher education government office takes an investigation to the issue. Principal Lin will be proven guilty of what's happening. Hence, he'll be fired from the office and a new female teacher takes over the school imposing rules that will create a safer space to everyone. (hide spoiler)]...more
My tears streamed down my face as soon as I finished this memoir. Dr. Paul Kalanithi's journey surely touched many people including myself. His unwaveMy tears streamed down my face as soon as I finished this memoir. Dr. Paul Kalanithi's journey surely touched many people including myself. His unwavering dedication of being a neurosurgeon prevails in spite of his battle against cancer. To think it was a demanding job and surgeries can be complicated to the point of exhaustion, Dr. Kalinithi's expertise never faded.
He is also a philosophical man who's also in love with literature. He's such a genius and I'm sad cancer took away his life. Gone too soon but for me, he lived on a life that was beautiful and filled with love from his family, friends and colleagues. Such an inspiring book that I think people should read.
I would love to thank my former co-worker, Doc Cheska, for recommending this book to me....more
I have conflicting thoughts about this novel / self-help / memoir. I don't want to be over critical because we all have different ways in coping. MentI have conflicting thoughts about this novel / self-help / memoir. I don't want to be over critical because we all have different ways in coping. Mental health is something not openly talked about. We get judged for what we're experiencing. Sometimes, we get invalidated and it's disappointing.
These opinions are my own and I don't mean to offend anyone. Truthfully speaking, this is just a transcript of the author's conversations with her psychiatrist. It was brave of her to share it because therapy sessions are sacred for me. They're confidential. I commend her for putting this into a book to enlighten readers to normalize seeking professional help without being labeled as "mentally unstable", "crazy" etc.
I am in the medical field and I can understand terms being discussed here. Some parts of this book are relatable to me but is it just me her psychiatrist isn't therapeutic at all? Or am I being oversensitive? I also wonder what medications she is taking. It wasn't mentioned (or is it unnecessary?). There are antidepressants, anxiolytic etc. can make you feel worse and probably needed a change of prescription.
Anyways, it was an okay book. I don't recommend it because you might get triggered with non-therapeutic communication here....more
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