A Literary Diamond: Sundays with Tiffany

I am not much of a James Patterson fan since I'm not into action, suspense and thrillers. But his book, Sundays at Tiffany's, is a breathe of fresh air. It's light yet deep, realistic and fanstastic at the same time. It is a love story of Michael- an imaginary childhood being in Jane's life. The catch is that Michael is not human and is not supposed to fall in love with Jane, even if she grew up. But they fell in love anyway. And as most love stories go, conflicts arise when the lovers finally fall in love.

My copy of the book courtesy of Power Books

It's not actually the typical Patterson plot which made me respect him all the more. A writer trying a different genre and be successful at it is a BIG SOMETHING! I am not an expert or anything but just someone who loves to read, read and read a good read. And for those like me, this book won't let you down.

The Gift

With the Christmas spirit all over the air, this book is a must read to remind us all of how this season should be celebrated. That is, let's spend time with the people we love, the people that matter to us. For as the book points out, you can earn lost money but you can never earn lost time. So spend your money wisely but spend your time MORE wisely.

This story revolves around a workaholic man named Lou Suffern who had neglected his family for such a long time. His work is his life. He justifies his working habits by providing for his family. With a promotion up for grabs, Lou cannot resist to spend more time at work and less time at home. It was not until a beggar named Gabe appeared in Lou's life. With a seeming magic pill, Lou can attend to two places at the same time- work meetings and family events. Only it was just a chance for Lou to make things right because time had ran out for him. The time Gabe gave to him to be with his family was just a gift.

Though the plot may seemed cheesy and cliche, the narration was well-crafted and fast-paced. There were no abstractions and there was no attempt to be philosophical. I guess, it was just aimed to illustrate a life of what many people may have been leading and to remind them to stop and pause for awhile. In the end, the book will leave you with a question "Who/ What do you live for?" A question just in time to be reflected upon at the end of this year! The Gift