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fadz

fadz

I'm a slow reader. I tend to fling the books that I dont like, doesnt fit me, or I feel too boring or too long. So I have more books that I havent finish at home than the ones i have, which are mostly magazines and comics. And i buy some more. Selamat membaca.
  • KL, WP, Malaysia
  • member since August 26 2007

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  • Najibah

    Najibah says

    hi fadz. sounds from several posts u put in shelfari you r kinda familiar with DBP library, do u know who is/are the librarian(s) there?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Syigim S

    Syigim S says

    creepy indeed. i've tried anne rice once, 'the vampire lestat' too flowery for a horror story...that reminds me i havent added her in my bookshelf. stephen king is straight-in-your-face. simple! thats why i like shorties. lovecraft i've tried long long ago...whats the title again? hey recommend me a gooooood used bookstore, will ya? i only know one payless bookstore in summit usj and not much choices. any more yg lagi best?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Syigim S

    Syigim S says

    i notice you have lotsa books on *horror*. it's my fav subject too. my mom said only boys like this horror stuff but i disagree! i've got tons of compilations of ghost stories and still collecting..........where can you get good ones, huh?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Christopher L

    Christopher L says

    Fadz:
    Sure thing. I'll look the movie up for you. Yeah, the US is the best place for free information and non-censored media. We usually shop at Amazon.com or Netflix, top media outlets in the US. By the way, have you seen Atonement yet? Let me know, yeah?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Christopher L

    Christopher L says

    Fadz:
    I'm glad we're on the same page. Yes, in this world, we have to have an open mind no matter your religion or race. I think the setback to the Malay civilization, if any, is the lack of open-mindedness. Islam apart, religion, I think, must never rule a person. On the contrary, a person's mind and thoughts are much more powerful than any religion out there--our freedom to choose and think, our independence, and our right to live. In the western civilization, wars have been waged based on the fight to live and survive. In America, the blacks fought for equal rights; in England, the women fought for their right to vote; in France, the peasants fought for the right to survive in a common society. All these are but a fraction of what humanity is--the right to be independent, the right to love, the right to be free. Even in today's time, gays fight for their right to marry and to love. And all these fights set a precedence for all of us, no matter where we come from, to enjoy the fruits of these wars, these revolutions. I can tell you this much, the world is nothing if we follow blindly. In western literature, the basis for everything is, as we have agreed, humanity, the fight for whatever that is right. In the history of Christianity, Martin Luther defied the Catholic church because he believed that the church's teachings were corrupted. And the result was the Protestants, a civilization of Christian denominations that dominate the Christian world today. But that is not to say that Christianity is always right. The difference is that in Christianity we are not afraid to ask questions and to demand for answers. We love our priests and our God, but we love our freedom to live the way we want more, to be happy, to be able to decide for ourselves what is right and what is wrong. Yes, that's right, the most important thing in life, to me, is to be able to choose for myself. That is, my friend, ultimately the core to fine living. And western literature really emulates such themes. The Kite Runner is written by a Muslim who has immigrated to the US since he was a teenager. But he has not forgotten his roots. His book is one of the best book ever. It is a story of redemption, family, and religion, and how all these elements can either give you life or take it away. The most recent book I've read is Atonement by Ian McEwan. I strongly recommend it. And then watch the movie. I cannot remember how many times I've cried reading the book or watching the movie. Sorry, if I've bored you.
    And of course, I am more than happy to send you any thing or book you would like to read. Books here in the US is cheap, although it is expensive in Malaysia. Also, we don't ban books here. Everything, be it controversial or mild, is available. Let me know how I can be of help to you, my friend.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Christopher L

    Christopher L says

    Fadz:
    I've read all of your input and discussion on the group and I love your wit! However, no matter how well I understand the discussion, I am not good enough to participate in Malay. But I will continue to read your input. I find your scope of education and liberalism in the topics of religion, politics, movies, and literature very invigorating.
    I was reading something about movies and religion. A question was raised in the discussion regarding why most western/Hollywood movies always involve Christianity. I agree with you when you said that it is because Christianity happens to be a huge part of western culture. However, it is also a fact that not all westerners are Christians. But that does not mean they are sensitive about the way movies always include Christian values or contents. One thing I want to add is that westerners are also open to movies that involve other religions and their contexts. And not to forget, not all Hollywood movies portray Christianity in a bright light. For example, in the movie Chocolat, the Christians in the small French town are portrayed as hypocrites, including the priest. But the main theme of the movie is that we should not judge, for everyone is the same when he/she is stripped off his title, religion, and color. It is a movie about humanity, and Christians are very aware of the self-criticism the movie evokes.
    One of the problems among Muslims (Malaysian, perhaps) as discussed in the discussion is that they are quick to take offense. They find watching movies or reading literature that discuss or mention Christianity or any other religion to be a taboo. I find this aspect very interesting. They are, in general, close-minded and reluctant to embrace diversity. As you mentioned, watching or reading something does not mean we have to believe it. If that should be the case, we, as avid readers, would be busy hopping from one religion to another. But reading a book or watching a movie, no matter the topic, be it controversial or not, should be enlightening and educating. We can always learn from the perspectives of others. I find your views and your points of view quite agreeable. I hope to meet more Malays who are as open and embracing as you. The more we learn, the more we can better improve and better our community and civilization. Close-mindedness and extremism will bring us nowhere. Don't you agree?
    I apologize if any of the things I write offended you. It is not my intention. But as a writer, I have to defend the arts, no matter the contents. Art is a matter of heart, nothing else.
    I wish I could have my comment above written in Malay, but my written knowledge of the language is limited, although I have no problem understanding or reading it. Thanks for reading.
    Terima kasih, kawan.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • BECKyilHAM

    BECKyilHAM says

    Hey you =)

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • diela

    diela says

    ok ok...

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • diela

    diela says

    hye baby bOy..

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • diela

    diela says

    hye darling...
    :)
    love u lots...

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • siti a

    siti a says

    hallu

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • aininaufal

    aininaufal says

    Salam Fadz. Tak tau nak cakap apa. erm... :D

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • joemmama

    joemmama says

    Thanks for the friend invite!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Christopher L

    Christopher L says

    Hey fadz: my Bahasa is not perfect but I am trying to learn it. I have family who works in malaysia and I have been there a few times. I live in the US and work as an editor. Anyway, hope to learn more bahasa from you.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
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