My Top Five
Must-Read Books

I have a confession to make.

I'm a habitual bookstore browser. I "sneak" into bookstores, scan the bookshelves for new and promising book titles, and quietly, text message myself the list of my secret finds.

Before making any purchase, I check out the readers' book reviews at Amazon. I devour recommended booklists.


My mind has travelled the world with books.

Reading fashions insipid adventurers out of comfort-conditioned city folks like me.

I know for instance, I will NEVER make it to Afghanistan - but I have "walked" across the
country on foot with this crazy travel writer Rory Stewart.

My price for bullet-proof adventure - less than nine bucks!

This is my list of recommended must-read books. You can get them from Amazon.


Click on the images for detailed book reviews.

Know of a good book? Drop me a note.

I was hooked from the first page. A fascinating account of a journey through Afghanistan - on foot!

Angelina Jolie's personal observations of her visits to refugee camps. From Lara Croft to serious refugee advocate.

Confused about where your life is heading? This "seek your life direction" book is one of the most helpful books I've read.

We hit a bad patch in our lives and career. We feel lost. This books shows you the possibilities of living your unfulfilled dreams.

Hey, I've shed 6 kg permanently on a macrobiotic diet. A clear and well-written book for those new to the diet.