Now we have come down to the last of the themes. From next week, we will start a fresh. I hope this season premiere of “I travel” to “I review” to “I believe” was a fun ride.
Let’s explore what I mean by “I read”. In ‘I read’ I will and so will my guests, write on anything that can be read. And yes don’t restrict your imagination to only books. There will be very interesting ‘reads’ coming your way, I promise!
Here we go, the first of the lot in the theme.
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I am traveling as most of you know. I have stacked up six books for my nine days travel. And I have already managed to get over with my first read on day one. Yes I have already started eyeing bookshops on the go because I have a strange feeling my six might end before that flight from Trivandrum!
A while back Apoorva Kapoor (I wonder why I often use her whole name in blog!) recommended this book called, “Mister God this is Anna” by Fynn. I had instantly purchased it but somehow in my long list of reads it came a little late. And boy was I surprised!
I almost raced through it in flight with hardly forty pages left for hotel room. I wish I could say it is something I have never read before. Because I have. If any of you have read, “Curious case of dog in the night time” the you will find similar shades in this. But having said that I would also agree it is different and has its own version of things.
I would also say it has dealt with religion and God more profusely and interestingly as compared to any other book I have read so far.
An eight year homeless girl when adopted by Fynn changes his entire way of looking at life and religion. Her simple anecdotes will make you smile, her out of the world theology astound you and yes the end will make you wee bit sad.
I am not giving any spoilers or reviews, but this book, which by the way is a true account of Fynn’s friendship with Anna, is a must read for all. Irrespective of what genre you like, this one will hold some meaning for each one.
Two of the quotes that gives you an insight as to how Anna thinks about life.
“If I was the only one I wouldn’t be littler or bigger, would I? I’d be just me, wouldn’t I?”
“in the dark you have to describe yourself. In the daylight other people describe you.”
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I admire your commitment to writing, dear Richa! And of course I admire Mr. Husband’s support in motivating you to blog, even while on holiday.When I first saw the title, I read it as “Anna” with a deep, south indian brawl – purely owing to the language barriers that you were experiencing today. Nevertheless love your short review. I will definitely try and pick it up for a read. Until then, keep travelling, keep reading and definitely keep posting! 🙂
haha 😀 Anna 😛 well well husband does motivate but also cribs later 😀 and thank you so much for the appreciation 🙂
Lovely the second quote…wrung my heart…I’ll have to pick up this book!
I thoroughly enjoyed your themes and definitely looking forward to more! Have an awesome trip dear…enjoy!
thanks a lot Aditi 🙂 Pick up this book you would thank me later 😀
I usually live in fiction, sci-fi genres but the quotes are pretty interesting and thought provoking. I am gonna read this and make this part of my Goodreads 2014 challenge! Thanks for the suggestion….will wait this whole week for more suggestions 🙂
Thanks Sivakarthik you must read it, different kind of book….
Which is why I would rather be in the dark!! Seriously though, I love the quotes. They alone make the book seem intriguing as I am sure this is just the tip of the iceberg of the amazing quotes found within its covers. ♥
not even the tip Kathy, the book is much much more… Do read!
WOW! Six books for a travel? I barely get through half a book during travel. Blogging while travelling, must try this some time too. 🙂 Going to look for this one online now. 🙂
I am going to try it everytime I travel from now onward, one of my resolutions. and yes go go look online. If I find it will pass it along..
Hats off to the patience of the people around ardent readers and I admire your courage to test their patience. Good job Richa, but I will still say that try to disconnect a little while you are travelling, all of us will remain here, waiting for you to update once you are back. All the best and have a good trip.
Thanks Sugandha 🙂
First word that I saw is Trivandrum…. that’s my city (beaming :D) … waiting to hear your review about the city…
And awesome commitment on writing and reading… liked the short review here… but still ,,, at times do see the sights around you.. Girl! You are on vacation! 😛
haha I try and see that point too -vacation! 😛 😛 trivandrum was wonderful 🙂
Richa
I am very choosy about books ,curios incident was a great read. I have fallen short of good books so I am.rereading my fav.authors all over again.
It better be good. 😛
Vikram
hehe it is very good trust me on that! go read 🙂
Loved the review or summary or whatever… You have been hooked on to the book with the 2quotes. Its on my reading-list now among 2 parallel already reading & 3in pending list.
hehe you are lucky three pending is less 😀 25 this side!!
6 books in 9 days!! That’s super awesome plan!! The 2 quotes you shared are so profound… make you reflect! Have bookmarked it and will surely check it out! Enjoy your vacations, Richa 🙂
I hope you like it when you read too 🙂
You are a good philosopher. It is very interesting to observe there are some younger generation indian people have multiple interests and glad to know that atleast some of them are good readers with a quest to read and explore the world through books and share their knowledge with others through blogs and also through other means. Best wishes for your knowledge sharing effort and i hope you many more people are attracting to your philosophy and wisdom. All the best to you and best wishes to your career and personal goals.
This is my Lamps of India message which i shared in my Heritage of India blog.
https://indian-heritage-and-culture.blogspot.in/2013/09/lamps-of-india.html
Please look into my Lamps of India message and share your inspirational comments.
Thank you so much for your kinds words 🙂 and I will surely look this post and provide comments….
Wow, loved the second quote.. I havent much read this genre of books but would like to give it a shot for sure.
Richa, I have nominated you for Liebster Award. Hope you would accept it 🙂 🙂
Please do Jyotsana 🙂 and I will surely accept it 🙂
I so enjoy your writings Richa – love your blog, so I have sent the Versatile Blogger Award your way:-) https://expatliv.blogspot.in/2013/12/the-versatile-blogger-award-to-expatliv.html
Thanks a lot Eli for your comment and your award 🙂
Hmmm… sounds interesting. Thank you for the review.. I will pick it up at the library 🙂
Please do!
Such a sweet book – you mentioning it makes me want to reach out again for my copy, Richa. It’s so full of wisdom, isn’t it?
A Kindle works so much better on vacation – ask me! 😉
It is full of great pieces of wisdom. I feel I too must read it again 🙂 and yes kindle works very well on vacations… true!
Will be adding this to my “to read” list. I use the kindle app now on my ipad. So much easier to carry around.
Yes Suzy I will also move to kindle more now 🙂
its a lovely book.. have read it long ago and it remains among my top 10 most recommended books to others..
It is now mine too 🙂
A good writer reads. A good writer reads all time! 😀 btw I’m from Tvm 🙂
I wonder if I am a good writer 😛 but yes I read almost all the time 🙂
I confused the “Anna” bit as well 🙂 I carry books while traveling but being committed to writing as well.. now that’s something… Kudos Lady 🙂
Thanks Seeta 🙂 well the joke’s on me to be talking about south india and then reading Anna 😛 I wonder if now people would confuse it with Lokpal 😀
The book is worth reading, I agree. Worth meditating about.
True Tomichan, it leaves you with many thoughts…..
Apoorva Kapoor likes that you likes what she likes !!! Richa Singh … I am so so fond of this book..but your review makes me fonder. I better re read it soon ..have already done it 2 times… and I want to write on your theme so so badly
Listen then just write no! What are you even thinking 😀