Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus by John Gray

I had hear read so much about this book. It got top ratings at every site. But i am afraid to say that to me personally, the book did not appeal too much. I really liked it in the beginning, but after some chapters, it became repetitive and boring.But for men and women who really have difficulty understanding their partners or are in worst phase of their relationship, this may prove useful to some extent.

Author has done a good job in describing the internal feeling of both men and women. There were many situation examples that appeared absolutely real and I thought - "Oh yes..! I have seen this!". But wait, i want to write my favourite section from the book. Let me think...

My favourite section was chapter 13 - "Keeping the Magic of Love Alive". I myself love letters and i do write (well, love notes more often) them. To be honest, i stopped paying attention to the contents after the tips on writing love letters started. But yes, they can be useful for those who have never written a letter or those who say - "I don't know what do i write in there.".

How many articles/books have you read to define men and women? How did you like the book? Would you go ahead and read it after my thoughts on it? Write your heart/mind in comments section. I would be glad to read out your end of thinking on the book.

Message In A Bottle by Nicholas Sparks

Book Title:- Message In A Bottle

Author:- Nicholas Sparks

 My Dearest Catherine,
I miss you, my darling, as I always do, but today is especially hard because the ocean has been singing to me, and the song is that of our life together. I can almost feel you beside me as I write this letter, and I can smell the scent of wildflowers that always reminds me of you. But at this moment, these things give me no pleasure. Your visits have been coming less often, and I feel sometimes as if the greatest part of who I am is slowly slipping away.
I am trying, though. At night when I am alone, I call for you, and whenever my ache seems to be the greatest, you still seem to find a way to return to me. Last night, in my dreams, I saw you on the pier near Wrightsville Beach. The wind was blowing through your hair, and your eyes held the fading sunlight. I am struck as I see you leaning against the rail. You are beautiful, I think as I see you, a vision that I can never find in anyone else. I slowly begin to walk toward you, and when you finally turn to me, I notice that others have been watching you as well. "Do you know her?" they ask me in jealous whispers, and as you smile at me, I simply answer with the truth. "Better than my own heart."I stop when I reach you and take you in my arms. I long for this moment more than any other. It is what I live for, and when you return my embrace, I give myself over to this moment, at peace once again.
I raise my hand and gently touch your cheek and you tilt your head and close your eyes. My hands are hard and your skin is soft, and I wonder for a moment if you'll pull back, but of course you don't. You never have, and it is at times like this that I know what my purpose is in life.
I am here to love you, to hold you in my arms, to protect you. I am here to learn from you and to receive your love in return. I am here because there is no other place to be.
But then, as always, the mist starts to form as we stand close to one another. It is a distant fog that rises from the horizon, and I find that I grow fearful as it approaches. It slowly creeps in, enveloping the world around us, fencing us in as if to prevent escape. Like a rolling cloud, it blankets everything, closing, until there is nothing left but the two of us.
I feel my throat begin to close and my eyes well up with tears because I know it is time for you to go. The look you give me at that moment haunts me. I feel your sadness and my own loneliness, and the ache in my heart that had been silent for only a short time grows stronger as you release me. And then you spread your arms and step back into the fog because it is your place and not mine. I long to go with you, but your only response is to shake your head because we both know that is impossible.
 And I watch with breaking heart as you slowly fade away. I find myself straining to remember everything about this moment, everything about you. But soon, always too soon, your image vanishes and the fog rolls back to its faraway place and I am alone on the pier and I do not care what others think as I bow my head and cry and cry and cry.

I tried cropping some part of the letter, but i could not decide which is the less heart touching part. So, i end up putting the whole. This is the second book i read by Nicholas Sparks. This man has made me fall in love with his letters. Whenever i think about Message In a Bottle, first thing that struck my mind is "such beautiful letters". I wonder there would be any girl on this planet who would not fall for letters like them...!

It is the story of a lady - Theresa Osborne (divorced and the mother of a twelve-year-old son) whose life takes a drastic turn as she discovered a love letter inside a bottle while strolling on a beach. The story definitely kept me hooked on to the book and had nice twists.There were some moments where i sincerely felt that that i were there, i would have reacted the same.

I am not really able to recall my ffavouritepart of the book - there are many. One of them was the instant attraction between Garret and Theresa when they met for the first time. Everything looked so real and the proverb love at first sight proved itself right.

What would you write in the message if you ever set it free for nature? How did you like the book? Would you go ahead and read it after my thoughts on it? Write your heart/mind in comments section. I would be glad to read out your end of thinking on the book.

Eve's Diary by Mark Twain

Book Title:- Eve's Diary

Author:- Mark Twain

 I was just browsing through titles when I found this title and was tempted by it. I read the reviews and downloaded.
It's more like a short story than a book.

Eve's Diary tries to represent the feelings of Eve considering her much more intellectual than Adam where she is the one who names animals, make basic discoveries etc.

My reaction after finishing it was - What...! I mean, it just started and ended without any conclusion. I would not say it was bad for I always try and not mark any book as bad for the sincere effort being put by the author. But still, it just started and build a little interest and suddenly it was over. I was like, that's it?

How did you like the book? Would you go ahead and read it after my thoughts on it? Write your heart/mind in comments section. I would be glad to read out your end of thinking on the book.

The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom

Book Title:- The Five People You Meet In Heaven

Author:- Mitch Albom

 

This was actually an eBook forwarded by one of my colleague way back in 2008. To be frank, initially it was not able to hold my interest and I thought of giving up. But I forced myself to it and the outcome was nice enough.

The book took me to a whole new world and very well covered the life and events of main character - Eddy. Albom has very easily covered whole life of Eddy after his death. All sections of his life – childhood, teenage, love, and old age are portrayed beautifully.

My favorite part of the book was the person Eddy met whose life he changed completely even though he did not knew him. I was so surprised when the book revealed how those two people were connected. For some days, every time I saw a kid running for his ball, I remembered this book.

I liked the beginning of book. The author did not waited too long before coming to the point  - title of the book.

 To be honest, after I finished reading, I sat down for some time and thought who all till my current life would be in the list of Five People I would Meet In Heaven?

And this favroite book of mine now has a sequel too - Have a look: The Next Person You Meet In Heaven

Have you ever wondered who would be the people which made that difference to your life? How did you like the book? Would you go ahead and read it after my thoughts on it? Write your heart/mind in comments section. I would be glad to read out your end of thinking on the book.

The Choice by Nicholas Sparks

Book Title:- The Choice

Author:- Nicholas Sparks

 

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How far would you go to keep the hope of love alive?

I am glad I made the choice to read it. A love story so simple yet so fascinating. The author almost answered the questions and the good part was I myself found myself trying to imagine myself reacting to various situations explained.

This is third book from Mr. Nicholas Sparks which I have read and I must admit that it was not better than previous ones. But still, I really liked the way M. Sparks has recited the feelings from both boy and girl point of view.

My favorite part of the book was when Travis was exercising Gabby's muscles and was imagining her talking to him.

“Does that feel good, sweetheart?”

That feels wonderful. Thanks. I was feeling a little stiff.

He knew he’d imagined her answer, that Gabby hadn’t stirred. But her voice seemed to arise from nowhere whenever he worked with her like this. Sometimes he wondered whether he was going crazy. “How are you doing?”

Bored out of my head, if you want to know the truth. Thanks for the flowers, by the way. They’re lovely. Did you get them from Frick’s?

“Where else?”

How are the girls? Tell me the truth this time.

Travis moved to the other knee. “They’re okay. They miss you, though, and it’s hard on them. Sometimes I don’t know what to do.”

You’re doing the best you can, right? Isn’t that what we always tell each other?

“You’re right.”

Then that’s all I expect. And they’ll be okay. They’re tougher than they look.

“I know. They take after you.”

Travis imagined her looking him over, her expression wary.

You look skinny. Too skinny.

“I haven’t been eating much.”

I’m worried about you. You’ve got to take care of yourself. For the girls. For me.

“I’ll always be here for you.”

I know. I’m afraid of that, too. Do you remember Kenneth and Eleanor Baker?

Travis stopped flexing. “Yes.”

Then you know what I’m talking about.

He sighed and started again. “Yes.”

In his mind, her tone softened. Do you remember when you made us all go camping in the mountains last year? How you promised that the girls and I would love it?

He began working on her fingers and arms. “What brought that up?”

I think about a lot of things here. What else can I do? Anyway, do you remember that when we first got there, we didn’t even bother to set up camp…

…“I remember.”

I’m sorry about that. I shouldn’t have gotten so mad. Even though it was your fault.

“Why is it always my fault?”

He imagined her winking at him as he gently rolled her neck from side to side.

Because you’re such a good sport when I say it.

He bent over and kissed her on the forehead.

“I miss you so much.”

I miss you, too.

His throat clenched a little as he finished the exercise routine, knowing Gabby’s voice would begin to fade away again. He moved his face closer to hers. “You know you’ve got to wake up, right? The girls need you. I need you.”

I know. I’m trying.

“You’ve got to hurry.”

She said nothing, and Travis knew he’d pressed too hard.

“I love you, Gabby.”

I love you, too.

“Can I do anything? Close the blinds? Bring you something from home?”

Will you sit with me a while longer? I’m very tired.

“Of course.”

And hold my hand?

He nodded,

The section was so beautiful and made me smile along with a pinch of pain deep inside. 

Overall, it was a beautiful Bollywood movie material. I was happy to see how the story in 'The Choice' ended.

Do you believe in miracles? How did you like the book? Would you go ahead and read it after my thoughts on it? Write your heart/mind in comments section. I would be glad to read out your end of thinking on the book.

Introduction

I came across some blogs on book reviews. Though I do not consider myself an expert to review hard work of writers, but yes I definitely have my own take on them. Here, I would write what I thought of the book as a normal reader. This would also help me making my own library…:)

I may not be very frequent here because of my slow reading speed, but once I am done with the book, I would definitely shoot out my thought. Again as I am not a professional, my posts would be very basic.

Happy Reading.