Friday 15 October 2010

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho


I’ve always wanted to pen my review on this book which catapulted an obscure author into prominent limelight. This very book endorsed by so many starlets, dignitaries, kings, princes, princesses and yadda yadda yadda…ok, I made the kings, princes and princesses up.. How am I supposed to know what they read? :-P

All I know is, Madonna read it, Oprah read it (or did she?) and countless other celebrities read it...

The book I’m talking about is none other than “The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho”.

The book is essentially a long line of self discovery book written by Paulo Coelho and this being the first made it more meaningful because it helped Paulo to become a well known author the world over.

It is a story about a young Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago whom had recurring dream and he firmly believes that it is a prophecy and decided to travel to Egypt to find the treasures. As usual in every story, he encounters both bad and good things (including love :-P). This boy Santiago refuses to give up his dream even when the going gets tough. So he ended up enriching himself with his own experiences.

That’s about it boys and girls :-) this book is special (at least to countless of people out there), because of its sheer simplicity and the smooth flow of its storyline. No brain wrecking plots here. Just direct “self-actualisation” or “self-discovery” kind of book.

One thing’s for certain is that, 6 months after you read the book, the impression is no longer there because you would have moved on with other more pressing things in your life. So the point here is, even if it’s the most translated and one of the best selling books in history; you will still little or no recollection after a while about the self-discovery thingy. Period.

As for me, I’ve moved on the moment I closed the last page. :-)


Personal rating: 7 out of 10

Cons:
1) Trust me, you won't be able to remember the storyline

Pros:
1) Simple and straightforward story

Saturday 9 October 2010

I'll Make Love To You by Boyz II Men

Ahhh... Boyz II Men's songs are always everlasting with soothing melody promising a night of gentle lullaby with goose bump (good ones) inducing lyrics.
I can't name any favourite songs from the list of discography by these great singers but one of the songs I'm addicted to currently is "I'll Make Love To You".
Well, I do agree that the songs are explicit but damn; you have to agree that the song writer(s) is/are so poetic that underlying hints are being suggestive yet subtly provocative at the same time.
Not to mention Boyz II Men "caressing" your whole being with their melodious voice.
Makes me want to pop open a bottle of fine red wine; relieving sweet and memorable times; oft times with historical significance.
Enough of my rantings :-P do enjoy the song on such a fine Saturday; 9 Oct 2010.





Lyrics taken from: http://www.elyrics.net/read/b/boyz-iI-men-lyrics/i_ll-make-love-to-you-lyrics.html

I'll Make Love To You

Close your eyes, make a wish
And blow out the candlelight
For tonight is just your night
We're gona celebrate, all thru the night
Pour the wine, light the fire
Girl your wish is my command
I submit to your demands
I'll do anything, girl you need only ask

I'll make love to you
Like you want me to
And I'll hold you tight
Baby all through the night
I'll make love to you
When you want me to
And I will not let go
'Till you tell me to

Girl relax, let's go slow
I ain't got nowhere to go
I'm just gonna concentrate on you
Girl are you ready, it's gonna be a long night
Throw your clothes on the floor
I'm gonna take my clothes off too
I made plans to be with you
Girl whatever you ask me, you know, I'll do

Baby tonight is your night
And I will do you right
Just make a wish on your night
Anything that you ask
I will give you the love of your life

I'll make love to you
Like you want me to
And I'll hold you tight
Baby all through the night
I'll make love to you
When you want me to
And I will not let go
'Till you tell me to