Louise de los Reyes
We were assigned to do a book report on Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s “The Little Prince” in school. I didn’t take it seriously at the time. Now I am rereading it. It offers a lot of lessons to young people like me. I can relate with the Little Prince. Like him, I also want to explore the world and experience new things. This book stimulates my imagination and raises questions I also wonder about. It’s a beautiful story.
JOHN ODULIO
I keep reading and rereading “Rules of the Game” by Neil Strauss. It’s a fun book and I really enjoy it. It’s mainly about the art of seduction and the best way to hit on girls. I’ve applied some of the tips in real life. Sometimes it works; sometimes the girls don’t get it. I suggest it to other young men who want to impress girls. I also recommend it to girls—so they would know what guys are up to.
SARAH LAHBATI
JOHN ODULIO
I read the French version of the book “New Moon,” the second part in the “Twilight” series by Stephenie Meyer. In France, its title is “Tentation.” I like the twists and the tension between Edward Cullen the vampire and Jacob Black the werewolf. I usually get to watch the movie first before reading the book. But I often get disappointed. A lot of details that are in the novels are lost in the movies. For me, the books are more interesting. My dad bought “New Moon” for me in Europe.
JOYCE CHING
I enjoy browsing through “Time for Kids: Almanac 2012” (from the editors of Time magazine). It’s my younger brother John Kimbert who reads this book, but I borrow it from time to time. I pick up a lot of interesting trivia from this book. I learn more about the pop stars I admire, like Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber. It’s fun and easy to read. I scan it whenever I feel bored. It’s full of facts, pictures, puzzles and games.
ANDREA DEL ROSARIO
ANDREA DEL ROSARIO
Upon finding out that my newborn was sick, I jus kept crying. The nurse suggested this book, “When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times” by Pema Chodron. It really helped me overcome my doubts and fears. At that time, I felt as if I was free-falling. This book gave me something I could hold on to. It taught me how to meditate. I also learned to detach myself from the material world. There’s a touch of
Buddhism, but this book goes beyond religion. It’s very spiritual. This is the type of book that you should read over and over again. Bayani San Diego Jr.