Kumpulan cerpen Merisik ke Seberang - Sharif Putera

Another anthology. Another collection of stories. Fast read to pass the time. The storyline seems a bit predictable. Lacks the intrigue, mystique (and all the ..que) factor. As usual my "golden rules" applies, there's always a "gem" hidden between the lines. So, it's never a waste of time.

Points to learn:

• life with principles and compassion is worth living..and dying for.

Rating : ✮

Kumpulan Cerpen Telus Untuk Dia - Siti Jasmina Ibrahim

There are many talented writers out there. Yet many are not well-known. This is one of them. Written in pleasant words. What is unique is how the writer has ended the anthology. Read and find out !

Points to learn:

• life is interwoven

Ratings:✮✮

Setelah Ammar Tinggalkan Kita - Grup Penjejak Tamadun Dunia (GPTD)

A sequel to the first book "Cerita Cinta Ahmad Ammar". A moving personal narrations by his parents, family members, close friends and also surprisingly by people who have never met him. A potrait of a "one-of-a-kind" lad with life vision and mission that challenges every reader to become a better person. Do read it!

Points to learn:

• life has a purpose
• ..and that purpose is for the good of mankind

Rating: ✮✮✮

1 Hari 1 Prestasi - Ustaz Abdullah Khairi

First glance, good impression. Unfortunately, many typos and written in quite a "not-so-reader-friendly" manner. More often than not, there are attempts at literal translation from sources written in English. Nevertheless, remember my "Reading Tips". There is always a "gem" hiding somewhere behind the lines. This time it is the "Waverly Novels" by Sir Walter Scott and "Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan. Written in the 19th and 17th century! 

Points to learn:

• finish your book EVEN if it's a challenge, you may never know where the "gem" is hidden

Rating:✮

Jom Audit ! Kekal Positif - Datuk Prof Dr Muhaya Mohamad

Another "chicken soup for the soul" kind of book. Written beautifully by Prof Muhaya /Bahruddin Bekri. Based on "Live Video FB" from the famous motivational speaker and TV personality. Recommended to uplift the spirit and to create a paradigm shift in our outlook of life.

Points to learn:

• change has to start from within

Rating:✮✮✮

Borak-borak Berisi - Dr Kamaru Salam Yusof

A light read. It's actually a contemplation of the writer on the words of the Quran (parts of Juz Amma). When it comes to contemplation, the words of Quran touches each of us uniquely..and differently. Thus, you may need to be in the same mind-set (and also life experiences) of the writer to actually appreciate the written thoughts. I doubt many of us would.

Points to learn:

• the words of Quran transcends time and space

Rating:✮

What The Hell Happened To My Brain - Kate Swaffer

This is one of those books that you would probably skip unless you have "special interest" in it. That makes the two of us. In my case, it's my Mom. I have grown a deep interest in this field, an effort to understand what my Mom is going through and to care for her the "right" way. An highly recommended book for those in the same predicament.

Points to learn:

• the myths in dementia care
• guide for the care partners
• non-pharmacological approach in managing PWDs

Rating:✮✮✮