02 Oct

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A Long Walk to Water: A Journey of Hope and Resilience As I picked up A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park, I was struck by the dual narrative that intertwines the lives of two young Sudanese children, each grappling with their own daunting challenges. The cover, with its somber yet evocative imagery, whispered promises of an important story—one rooted in real experiences and deep emotional truths. Little did I know how profoundly this book would resonate with me, drawing me into the resilience of the human...

29 Sep

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Digging Deep: A Personal Reflection on Holes by Louis Sachar From the moment I stumbled across Holes by Louis Sachar, I felt an irresistible pull towards its quirky premise. A boy named Stanley Yelnats digging holes in a dried-up lake? I was immediately intrigued. It wasn’t just the bizarre setting that caught my eye; it was also the depth of the story that promised more than mere adventure. Having seen the film adaptation during my childhood, I was curious to revisit this beloved classic and delve deeper into the...

02 Aug

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A Deep Dive into the Writing Life: Reflecting on Swallowed by a Whale As someone who often finds solace in the comforting embrace of a well-written book, I was drawn to Swallowed by a Whale: How to Survive the Writing Life from British Library Publishing. The title alone evokes a powerful image of struggle and survival—something every writer can relate to—even if we haven't literally faced the belly of a great beast. This anthology, brimming with wisdom from sixty esteemed authors, sets out to unravel the myriad complexities of...

02 Jul

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Book Review: Never Say You Can’t Survive: How to Get Through Hard Times By Making Up Stories As someone deeply fascinated by the ways stories can serve as lifelines amid chaos, Alyssa Wong's latest offering, Never Say You Can’t Survive: How to Get Through Hard Times By Making Up Stories, captivated me from the first page. Wong, known for her inventive narratives and powerful themes, invites us to explore the transformative power of storytelling during life's most challenging moments. The moment I dug into this book, I felt an...