I liked this book when I was young, but then as years pass by, I can't help noticing the laughable implausibility of the main characters, the summary and unsympathetic rejection of Charlotte's views on marriage which were held by many women due to necessity rather than preference. Thank goodness the society has progressed and "well-educated … Continue reading Reread “Pride and Prejudice”
Month: February 2020
Reading “In the Ruins of Empire”
I'm glad that I find this book and it is one of the best history books I've ever read. I only wish it is longer, including more of the Chinese Civil War and the Korean War and the Vietnam War, which of course is too much to wish for. I, like most people, only know … Continue reading Reading “In the Ruins of Empire”
Read or Not Read “Quotable Winston Churchill”
I've always wanted to read a book by Churchill or about Churchill, but never done it. The problem is once I start to read a book, I want to finish it even if I don't like it. I am afraid that I won't like a book of Churchill because of his prejudices against people from … Continue reading Read or Not Read “Quotable Winston Churchill”
Little Women
I know this book is an American classic, but I have never got around to read it. Then I binge watched several seasons of "Friends", in which Joey read the book, and Rachel forced a couple of spoilers on him. I thought of reading it at the time, but then I didn't, because I didn't … Continue reading Little Women
A Witty Conservative–About A Book of Churchill’s Quotes
I wish it is longer. My favorite quote, "Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." "A woman is as old as she looks, a man is as old as he feels…" Since I've never read any book of his or any book about him, I really don't know much about … Continue reading A Witty Conservative–About A Book of Churchill’s Quotes
Logic or No Logic
Reading Girl Logic: The Genius and the Absurdity by Iliza Shlesinger I especially like the beginning portion of the book where the author pointed out the contradicting expectations the society put on women. More so right now than in the past. I really laughed hard, but I don't want to spoil it for anybody. However … Continue reading Logic or No Logic
Exercise
It's difficult to summon up enough will to exercise every day. Even though I contrived various ways to distract myself during the exercise, so that it doesn't feel as boring as it really is, exercise is something unfavorable akin to taking medicine or going to a dentist. When I was young, my mom loved herbal … Continue reading Exercise
What’s “On the Road”
I didn't think I would like this book, but it turned out I really like it. Still I don't understand all the fuss about this book and all the significance. The same kind of puzzlement can be also applied to the book 1984, and several other dystopian focused works. When I was young, in primary … Continue reading What’s “On the Road”
Climbing
I didn't think I would like this book, "Climbing with Mollie", but after reading it, I do like it. The only regret is that it is too short and I would like it to be longer, with more characters, more climbing stories, more dangerous situations etc. The book really piqued my interest in the life … Continue reading Climbing
What to Write
Thoughts are so scattered, disjointed that it is hard to string them together. I feel that they seem to exist in defiance of being put together into something coherent. I can write notebooks after notebooks of one thought after another, but it seems that I just put them onto a dusty shelf to be stored, … Continue reading What to Write
Vice Island
I bought the book "Island of Vice" from a local grocery store, but haven't got the time to read it. Eventually I had to buy an audio book version so that I can listen to it when driving or exercising. I really like the book even if it doesn't get into the characteristics or personal … Continue reading Vice Island
Don’t Know How To Argue
After finishing the book, "Argumentation: The Study of Effective Reasoning", I still don't know how to argue. The problem is that I enjoy neither winning nor losing, and will not be happy either way. Another problem is that I often sidestep my track or lose my temper or become frustrated along the way. The book … Continue reading Don’t Know How To Argue
What to do?
Reading just cannot be done in the same day with writing. At first I thought I could just order my mind to do the switch, but it just couldn't happen. Once the mind is hooked on reading, it refuses to go to reading, and vice versa. Not only our heart has a will of its … Continue reading What to do?
Don’t Panic
Yesterday, I went to buy sneakers and found a really good pair of Under Armour brand, among the last three pairs on the shelf. One's sized 7.5 and it's on sale. At the checkout, a woman queuing behind me coughed continuously. It's a dry cough with no sound of sniffling nose, which inevitably reminded me … Continue reading Don’t Panic
Haoyan Do 