Any English book that attempts to give an overview of Islam targeted at the mass market will inevitably draw lots of criticism. The scholars and academics may question the credibility of Karen Armstrong and the historical accuracy of “Islam” while suggesting alternative titles, titles that the non-academics may find it hard to read. Other readers [...]
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The Bible By Karen Armstrong – Books That Changed The World
January 22nd, 2008 3 Comments
I confess that when I first picked up Karen Armstrong’s latest work, I was skeptical about a biography written based on the world’s most widely distributed book. Nevertheless, I have deep respect for Karen Armstrong who is now a freelance monotheist and is able to look at all three faiths of Abraham in an objective manner. And since [...]
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The Strategy Paradox By Michael Raynor – Quite Possibly The Best Business Book I’ve Read In These Recent Months
September 24th, 2007 4 Comments
One day, Cynthia brought home a new book sponsored by her company written by one of her Partners and in this book, her client Johnson & Johnson is featured as one of the case studies. As always, I read the book and she gets to hear the summary. A win-win situation for the both of [...]
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Strengths Finder 2.0 And Hence My Results … What Do You Think?
June 1st, 2007 5 Comments
My friend Barbara from Philippines whom I have met back in Mauritius one day went online and as we chatted, I realized that she was like me taking a break from career and unlike me, she is a whole lot more productive – she is into charity works. Barbara introduced me to means to find [...]
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Brand Leadership – Solid Theories And Approach, But Not An Easy Read
April 12th, 2007 1 Comment
My friend KF the Branding Consultant (not KF the Muscleman) passed me a book titled “Brand Leadership” to read. I have always enjoyed expanding my horizon whenever I can. Two reasons for that: (1) I’ll never know what I read or do may come in handy in my future (in another word, get prepared for [...]
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The Medici Effect – An Answer to Innovation
March 3rd, 2007 3 Comments
Named after the banking family in Florence, Medicis, who funded creators from a wide range of disciplines and together, they forged a new world based on new ideas – the Renaissance, “The Medici Effect” explores what the best chance to innovate is, how to create the Medici Effect, and how to make these new ideas [...]
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A Review of Books of Oil Painting For Beginners
February 2nd, 2007 2 Comments
It is beautiful oil paintings like the one on the left that inspire me to pick up this new hobby (“Sunflower” by Louise DeMore). I have a belief that every hobby needs 10 years to mature and to turn into something more serious. If you pick up guitar as a hobby today and keep practicing [...]
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Leadership and Self-Deception – A Book That May Change How You Deal With People
December 23rd, 2006 2 Comments
“It was Friday night when my son Bryan wanted to use the car. I didn’t want him to use it – partly because I saw him as someone irresponsible, troublemaking, and disrespectful – so I gave an insanely early curfew time (10.30pm) that I didn’t think he would accept. Bryan accepted the condition, took the [...]
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A Prison Diary – A Must Read
January 4th, 2006 No Comments
Verdict: 9/10 Pros: Written in such a compassion that makes you smile and wipe with the author. Wonderful insights in other aspects of life and they are as real as they can be. Cons: Can’t think of much except that if you are not into memoires kind of writing, you may not enjoy it. Even [...]
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