I am an American expat who has lived in southern Thailand for 20 years. I teach English at the Kindergarten level. I read, bullet journal, write a blog, and collect stamps.
Location:Phuket, Thailand
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7/9 booksRead 9 books by Jun 30, 2024. You were 2 books away from reaching your goals!
Heart-wrenching book but quite interesting in the details the author provided about the tsunami and the lives of her children and husband.
A well-research, beautifully-written novelization of the Cham invasion of the Khmer during the 12th century. Brings the people and temples surrounding Angkor Wat, The Bayon, etc. to vivid life. Loved it thoroughly.
The Little Prince is a novella written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and published in April 1943. It is the story of a child, the little prince, who travels the universe gaining wisdom. On the surface it's a simple story, but this little prince is as wise as they come and his messages of compassion and goodwill continue to endure.
From the book, we can take away seven timeless life lessons:
1. Don't be too fond of numbers
2. Look after the planet
3. Don't judge others by their words, but by what they do
4. Relationships make life worth living
5. The important things in life you cannot see with your eyes, only with your heart
6. It is the time you give to something that makes it precious
7. And finally, remember to look up at the stars
I enjoyed the story and messages in my first read of 2024.
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