Tag Archives: Favorite Books

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

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Latte & Fahrenheit 451

When I first read Fahrenheit 451, the thing I found most interesting is the fact that this used to be a required reading for high schoolers. It might still be in some / certain school districts but doesn’t seem to be for most schools around me.

Next was the fact that it used to be banned here in the US.

– manzoor

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne

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This happens to be my second book on the Holocaust / 2nd World War. Fairly early on you have an idea how the book will end, but still as I was reading the ending I could NOT believe it was happening. I was totally engrossed in it like I haven’t with too many books.

The other thing about the book – unlike most other books, this makes me NOT want to watch the movie. At least not right now. Maybe later, much later.

After I finished reading the book, I knew I could never watch the movie.

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

– manzoor

“The Reader” by Bernhard Schlink

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Finished My First Latte of '09

We all have secrets that we will guard with all we can. The dilemma is knowing someone else’s secret and knowing to keep it so.

Bernard Schlink has done a wonderful job of addressing this most delicate topic. He also, though very lightly, touched on the relationship between parents and children. The best example was when the father said, “I hope I have been able to be of help – as a philosopher. As a father it tears my heart to NOT be able to do all I can for my children.” (I’m paraphrasing, but will get the actual quote later).

– manzoor