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In response to: China : A Macro History

Elvis

Very good! A good website!

 Permalink 08/30/09 @ 17:37

In response to: China : A Macro History

alison ruan

Thumbs up for this one. Having grown up outside of the Chinese soil, I didn’t really studied Chinese history at school. This book provides a rather intriguing analysis and discussion of Chinese history that’s different from the dominant discourse and methodology of studies in Chinese history. I think he really has a passion not just in studying history but also for the Chinese nation.

Read his other books too (his first one on 16th century taxation was superb!) and referred them to my grandpa, an amateur historian. He absolutely enjoyed reading it and found it exceptional. However, I have reservations to his vision of the governing of China and think it’s inflicted by the current zeitgeist of technocratic managerialism. Anyways, enjoy!

 Permalink 10/13/07 @ 20:48

In response to: Tuesdays with Morrie

dominicchan

Replied by irene.

My rating: 5

My review:
one of the best books i’ve read. simple and inspiring! i read it 2 years ago when i started thinking what i want in life. the most touching message of the book is “in a society we’re very often influenced by its culture. if we don’t stand firmly, we will easily lose ourselves and follow the flow. know who you’re and what you want to be, create your own culture”

 Permalink 11/06/06 @ 21:26

In response to: Tuesdays with Morrie

dominicchan

Replied by Dominic. My rating: 5

My review:
Heard so much about it and finally got hold of a copy from a friend. A very touching book on a true story of a dying professor, how he saw life in the face of death. I particularly like “when you learn how to die, you learn how to live” and also, don’t let the so-called modern culture dictate what we want. Think hard on what we our heart really really wants. The ideas in the book are not new but people are often too busy to think about them and overlook what are truly important in life - love and family.

 Permalink 11/06/06 @ 21:25

In response to: Tuesdays with Morrie

dominicchan

Replied by Vanessa.
My rating: 5

My review:
A very touching and exceptionally well written little book. Simple words were used to describe the complexity in life, in an everchanging society.
A book that I would buy for teenages and pple who are in their mid twenties. (not sure abt 30s/ 40s/50s as I have not experience that part of life as yet)
Leave it at your bedside and read one chapter a day, this will give you a little reflection about your ownself after a busy day.
I also read the other book by him called ‘five people you meet in heaven’. Interesting setting of the story. Sometimes pple around us have impact on us which we seldom realise.

http://www.albom.com/

 Permalink 11/06/06 @ 21:25

In response to: Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus

dominicchan

Replied by Vanessa. My rating:3

My review:
Good book and pointed out the characteristics of males/ females, how to interpret behavours and enhance communications.

 Permalink 10/29/06 @ 19:04

In response to: Rich Dad, Poor Dad

dominicchan

Replied by Vanessa. My rating:3

My review:
An easy piece of reading, a whole series of simlar books are available and this made me felt that it is very ‘commercial’.
Simple concepts, easy to say and maybe difficult to implement.

 Permalink 10/21/06 @ 18:54

In response to: The Servant : A Simple Story About the True Essence of Leadership

dominicchan

Replied by Dominic. My rating:5

My review:
A great book! Highly recommended. A lesson in what it takes to become a true, great leader, the answer lies in serving other people’s need and respect other people. Gain authority by giving. The book make very logically deduction of the above conclusion and history provides the best and finest examples of leaders.

It also talks about when giving, you must give with love. Love is a verb and not merely a noun. This book has given me great insight and reinforce my belief in helping and serving other people. It reassures the idea of good person should prevail.

If you want to learn how to become a true leader with authority and respect, this is the book that you are looking for, put it into practice.

 Permalink 10/21/06 @ 18:34

In response to: The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

dominicchan

Replied by irene. My rating:4

My review:
The examples are quite long, but it’s interesting to review how the past big trends/serious illness tipped. Inspire you to think about your business strategies.

 Permalink 10/19/06 @ 19:15

In response to: Reason for hope

dominicchan

Replied by irene.
My rating:5

My review:
Learn a lot about humanity from this book. Personally I was touched by her thought - “When I came back from the forrect in Gombe to the civilized England, I found all the modern buildings ugly.” It reminds me of the countryside and little villages I’ve been and my joy of losing myself there. It also asks me why I live in a city?!

 Permalink 10/17/06 @ 23:39

In response to: The Business School for People Who Like Helping People

dominicchan

Replied by irene.

My rating: 5
My review:
One of the inspiring books I’ve read. I borrowed this book from my boss when I felt totally confused about my career direction and life. My major concern is that the more money I make/the more senior I become in the company, the more stress I have and the less leisure/personal freedom I can control. I find this typical career path problematic and not compatiable with my life philosophy. I was searching for alternatives and my true passion of my life because I am not motivated by money and position at work anymore. I don’t like not doing my best at work due to lack of motivation. This book clearly shows me the problems and I can then look for some possible solutions.

 Permalink 10/10/06 @ 16:12