What I Did For Love by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

On 04.20.09, In Books, By mylifejoys

This so far is the most expensive Susan Elizabeth Phillips (SEP) book I have ever bought. There are no available paper backs and when it comes to SEP books, I’d prefer them in hardcopy over ebook.  So I got a one at a price at an equivalent of 3 paperbacks.  Too bad there is no return and exchange policy here that will allow the reason, “I didn’t like the book till page 10.”

But of all the books I’ve read, this so far is the first that I have gone from Page One to eleven (now) then i stopped.  It is in my humble opinion, at this point at just a page above 10, is a satire (for I am having difficulty finding the right word) of Brad Pitt-Angelina Jolie-Jennifer Aniston triangle.

In all fairness, the cover is very artistic, the words are very much SEP… BUT the distraction that is coming into my mind while reading this, and I can’t help it, keeps matching whatever words, description, and a lot more to the actual lives (or what the press has been showing us) of BranJenLina… And the brain exercise is proving to be tiring. To consciously remove the unconscious matching that my brain has been doing, instead of pleasure or entertainment, reading this has become a chore.

With much love for SEP books, I hope to finish “What I Did For Love” in this lifetime without so much prejudice to the characters of “What I Did for Love” — Lance, Georgie, Jade, Bram, and Trevor (so far they were the ones mentioned till Page 11).  SEP has a proven talent in creating lovable and unforgettable characters. With this book, I’m quite sure she is able to deliver in her own way.

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Book: Amazing Grace by Megan Shull

On 04.05.09, In Books, By mylifejoys

 

 

Grace “Ace” Kincaid is a tennis superstar in every sense of the word.  The looks, fame, money.  Suddenly the flash of whatever superstardom can offer has faded. The Ace has thrown the towel and has chosen to be a normal teen.  She has chosen to end a multimillion dollar career because she is lost and doesn’t know the girl looking back from the mirror.

 

With the support of her mom and aunt, Grace went to Alaska, where she will live a life different from “Ace”, now as Emily.  In a place with only more than 800 in population, Emily tries to fit in. There, she is just the normal teen she wanted to be.  The simple life that this place has offer had opened Grace (or Emily) to her heart’s desires and eventually found her old self.  Part of it is finding Teague who accepted her as Emily.  Now what happens when he discovers that Emily is not really Emily but Grace Kincaid, the lost superstar?

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Book: The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene

On 03.22.09, In Books, By mylifejoys

This is a fascinating book that outlines 48 Laws of Power. A “How To List” of getting, using, and sustaining power in your hands written in the modern way. It has excerpts from the great thinkers of the past and chunks of historical events linked to modern day politics. 

As part of sharing my insights here in Page One about the books I’ve been reading, my opinion is that this bestseller from Robert Greene should be used as a historical reference. In the inside cover it says,

  ”… is the definitive guide to modern manipulation. It could be one the most entertaining and most useful books you will ever buy. “

Yes, I was entertained. It is amazing to see how time has changed yet the thirst for power is just the same from then and now. The idea of ’scheming’ and ‘manipulating’ others to get ahead has not changed. Only the way it was written and said from Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, Leonardo da Vinci, emperors, statesmen, politicians, to the most basic units of external society such as schools and offices.

It was not once that I have caught myself shaking my head while thinking of the scenario we see today. Politicians bickering yesterday had kissed and made up just earlier in the day; geeks in kinder schools versus bullies; even Daniella crushing Betty in Betty la Fea (a Colombian telenovela).

For people who do not intend to deliberately be bitchy and master the art of getting power by any means, this books can be an eye opener on how to prevent ouselves from being manipulated.  Having the wisdom to know and prevent from being used by such despicable, selfish species of human kind is power in itself.

 

 

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Susan Elizabeth Phillips: Chicago Stars Series

On 02.12.09, In Books, By mylifejoys

Author: Susan Elizabeth Phillips 
Publisher: Avon Books

 The Chicago Stars is a professional US football team where the heroes of this series are part of either as players or in its management. In this series the heroes, being professional football players, are well paid, popular, and have a picture of physical strength and endurance.  The heroines despite their frail physique have strong characters to match the hard headed jocks.

The common characteristic that I found among the jocks is that they are very strong and stubborn with dark or suppressed pasts that when love hits them, they were either too afraid or proud to admit it.  Despite having all the luxuries in life brought by financially rewarding careers where women come in swarms, the Chicago Stars jocks found love in the most unexpected places, time, and type of woman.

The first book in this series that I read was Natural Born Charmer where from Page One it had me laughing, literally. Before this, I was not aware of Susan Elizabeth Phillips (SEP) as I was not very much into romance novels. Now I have become a “believer” of SEP… An SEP convert if I may say.  Her novel’s plot are so uncomplicated and realistic that anybody can easily relate to.

More than anything, reading her work had brought me to laughter, tears, and myriad of emotions as the characters come alive in every page. The experience was what I wanted in the first place, to be entertained. With every book a reader will definitely feel in love and love the men and women of Chicago Stars series.

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Fully Booked Bloggers Book Club

On 12.10.08, In Book Stores, Books, By mylifejoys

Fully Booked launched its Blogges Book Club (BBC) where members will be able to participate in special events such as book launches, meet and greet with the authors, and other activities.  For the months of December 2008 and January 2009, we will get to have the privilege to enter a book or series review in the new section of their website, “Spotlight Review” that is exclusive to bloggers. Blogger reviews may also be featured in their Fully Booked Ezine section.

 

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Movie: Twilight Showing on 11/26

On 11.16.08, In Books, Movie, By mylifejoys

I have read the whole Twilight Saga – Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn, in 6 days. Giving a lot of effort to finish my chores and work ASAP, I had to read the books. After finishing book one, Twilight, I cannot stop myself reading the rest. I felt that I just had to know what happens to Bella and Edward.

The last I have been so eager doing this was during the release of Harry Potter.

Bella and Edward, the main characters in this saga, are just the way I imagined them to be in the movie version. I am excited to watch this movie on Friday, November 26. Too glad that the US release is the same day as in the Philippines. The official website of the movie is http://www.twilightthemovie.com/

As I watched the trailer, all the scenes in the books that made me smile are like reality flooding my mind. It seems very very real now.  And for this, I admire Stephenie Meyer not just as a writer but also in the way she was able to protect the story’s integrity. I have admired a long list of writers only to loose interest once a movie interpretation had been shown.

I hope this movie will not dampen my spirits and will make the pictures in my mind as real as it is now.

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