Monday, January 26, 2009

books you SERIOUSLY have to read

 SOPHIE'S WORLD: a book about the history of philosophy
author: jostein gaarder

the books starts off with 14 year old sophie who received a letter from an anonymous sender teaching her about philosophy. the lesson of the philosophy is just amazing and sophie also has a story of her own. the mixture of sophie's mysterious life and philosophy makes one amazing story line. gaarder surely knows how to make philosophy interesting. no matter how old you are, you will connect with sophie's feeling the first time she was introduced to philosophy. i think this is a bok EVERYONE in the world should read. if someone only had a chance to read one book in the life, this should be the book and no other (sorry quran and bible). even if you don't end up to be a fan of philosophy, i think at least everyone should know the basics.

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
author: harper lee

based on a real event that happened in lee's hometown, this book is surely a must read for everyone, esp to be lawyers. atticus finch is one character that could really move you, for he stands up to what he believes and having the patience to handle how others treat him. helping a nigger in the sixties were considered a shameful act. what makes this book even more interesting is that it is told by the 6 year old jean louise 'scout' finch. lee also adds characters which kind of derives from the storyline like boo radley and dill.

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG THAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT TIME
author: mark haddon

a genius work from haddon. i still get reminded of christopher until now whenever i see things which are related to the book even though it's been 5 years since i read the book. reading a story from the eyes of a child suffering asperger syndrome, you will never see the world the same again. how he pictures jokes and the way he sees things, it's so different yet somehow alike to how we think. all in all, christopher is one character that is sure to be loved by all who has read the book.

PERGOLAKAN PEMIKIRAN ISLAM
author: Ahmad Wahib


probably one of the best books i have ever lay my hands on. wahib's way of thinking is just bizarrely amazing and i agree with his every word. while at the same time, his every word could act like spear towards the muslim society. 




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