Out of all the countless bookstores in New York City, The Strand Bookstore is by far my favorite one! I kept seeing The Strand bags everywhere around me, and I was wondering what the big cult is all about; until I humbly stumbled upon it and didn’t leave for 3 whole hours. It was book scavenging heaven, 18 miles of it! The best thing about it is the variety of books and subjects, offered at much more attractive prices than their more … [Read more...]
be happy.
January 13, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
A good friend of mine got me this lovely book which is totally cute and inspirational. It reminds me of my other one How to be happy, dammit! While I am already applying most of the mantras posted in it, I found the following ones most inspiring: 1. Show up. 2. Stay inspired. 3. Get a new perspective. 4. Don't isolate. 5. Finish what you started. 6. Do a one day news fast. 7. Lighten up. 8. Buy yourself flowers. 9. Reach out. 10. … [Read more...]
My grandfather’s legacy
December 14, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Following my obituary for my beloved late grandfather in 2006, I was contacted by several of his peers with several eulogies held in his honor: dedicating an auditorium at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, where he taught for 42 years, commemorating events and archived videos from before I was born, as well as more recent videos at his speaking functions. The latest celebration of his life and work, that inspired so many of his colleagues … [Read more...]
The Kite Runner
September 9, 2011 by · 1 Comment
From the same author, Khaled Hosseini, comes his first best-seller book The Kite Runner and the movie based on the book. Gripping story, heart-rending movie to watch! … [Read more...]
A Thousand Splendid Suns
September 7, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Islam is said to claim equality between men and women before God, giving them various rights such the right to inheritance, the right to vote, the right to work, and even choose their own partners in marriage. However, for some time now in Afghanistan, a Muslim country, women have been denied these rights either by official government decree or by their own husbands, fathers, and brothers. Following the Soviet occupation and its withdrawal in … [Read more...]
