Category Archives: Book & Movie Review

The Oriental in Bangkok, Fine Dining at Sala Rim Naam Restaurant

This is a fantastic venue to take your family and friends to if they are passing through Bangkok, Thailand and want to sample some exquisite Thai dining while watcing a Thai dance. The Oriental has a long history of providing the hi-so of Bangkok with fine cuisines, incomparable services and hospitality, so their latest refurbishment [...]

Life of Pi, by Yann Martel

This enchanting book is poignant in its storytelling ability and the compelling lessons in truth, religion, and love. Pi is an extraordinary sixteen year old boy who survived a sinking ship while on his way to Canada to start a new life with his family. He was saved by a lifeboat and in it he [...]

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, by Lisa See

See’s book, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, depicts the depth and enduring love of two women bound by culture and social circumstances. It’s an emotional account of a relationship that survived marriage, childbirth, and death, infused with the turmoil and tribulations of eighteen century China and the era of foot-binding. It’s based in an [...]

On A Personal Note

Ever since starting this blog, there’s been apprehension and anxiety about the content and the prose inserted into each post. Words can convey soft images, sentiments, and forgotten memories that are personal and unique to each reader. The selective use of words is a litmus test for the writer’s vocabulary and ultimately, his/her intelligence. Since [...]

Fast Food Nation, by Eric Schlosser

This scathing book evoked horrifying images of simple disregard for human kind and egregious cruelty to animal. The author advanced his arguments with facts and data along with extensive research on the issue of what goes into our fast foods and, more importantly, what does not. Schlosser exposes the insidious lies and fraudulent misrepresentations corporations [...]