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Emmylou F

Emmylou F

I am a/an...
educator for I love knowledge and feel happy imparting it to my students.
nature lover for I believe, it's when we're with nature that we truly feel a sense of peace.
music lover for its melody brings harmony to the world.
art lover for people need an avenue to express their deepest emotions.
literature lover... more »
  • Manila, Philippines
  • member since November 17 2007

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  • All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten : The Essay That Became a Classic With Special Commentary by Robert Fulghum
    • Rated 5 stars

    “I love this book. Fulghum is witty and looks at the world through the eyes of a child (but one who has spent a great number of years on Earth). What I mean is, there's a fresh, but surprisingly true, and refreshingly funny perspective in some seemingly mundane but important things around us. It's a good book to read when you are a bit stressed and just want to chill. ^^”

    Emmylou F wrote this review Monday, October 19 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Marriage of the Rain Goddess: A South African Myth
    • Rated 4 stars

    “I got this from a book sale in UP. This was the only book that appealed to me during the 10minute search I did (I was rushing that time). ;p I liked the story. This is my first book on African myth. I just thought I could use it in my literature class and it would be something new to discuss, unlike the usual myths students have heard of. :)”

    Emmylou F wrote this review Saturday, October 10 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Philippines Damaged Culture?!The Philippines Damaged Culture?!Earl K. Wilkinson, Poch Suzara

    The Philippines Damaged Culture?!

    by Earl K. Wilkinson, Poch Suzara
    • Rated 5 stars

    “insightful; enlightening; refreshing

    It's very useful for Filipinos who want to understand their culture more and for people in general, for them to be aware that there is more than one way of looking at issues and that it's not good to generalize if you have limited knowledge on something.”

    Emmylou F wrote this review Saturday, October 10 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Your Blue Eyed Body

    Your Blue Eyed Body

    by Helen Dunmore
    • Rated 3 stars

    “The story wasn't so captivating--i was more excited when i read the plot than when i actually found out what happened--but the narrative style is intimate. It involves the reader. The ending is also a little bit disturbing, apt, i guess for a novel exploring the facets of blackmail.”

    Emmylou F wrote this review Saturday, October 10 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Pretenders
    • Rated 5 stars

    “"Great" isn't enough to describe this book. It has insight, depth, and sense. I could sympathize with Antonio Samson. His death puzzled me at first though for how could anyone get out of the rut of pretension or stop being a dummy?

    The novel's not simply a narration. It's alive. It vividly portrays the Philippine society at a certain time in Phil history. It discusses people's behavior; some live against their principles but that's the life they are comfortable with; some are apathetic as long as they fulfill their desires; some are wrapped up in the past; some are passionate about correcting the ills in the society but only in theory; some are inherently good; some bad; some remain ignorant because they want it and it's simpler that way...i could go on and on.

    That's why i love the book.”

    Emmylou F wrote this review Wednesday, February 18 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Masay : The Untold Story of a Japanese Woman's Heroic Compassion Towards Her Fellow MenMasay : The Untold Story of a Japanese Woman's Heroic Compassion Towards Her Fellow MenCelia Hernando Tobia-Bulan
    • Rated 5 stars

    “A very inspiring book. This shows how strength of spirit, nobility of purpose, and compassion for your fellowmen can make you rise above the diffulties, as what Masay has done. It's about a Japanese' woman's sincere concern for the Filipinos, one sliver of love for the general notion of Japanese cruelty in the Phils during WWII.

    THis book is written by my beloved professor and thesis adviser, which makes it all the more special. I admire the depth of research work done to accomplish this book and I hope to get inspiration from it to continue my current research task in studying People Power 1-3 using dramaturgical analysis..”

    Emmylou F wrote this review Wednesday, January 28 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Sacred Sins (Random House Large Print)
    • Rated 3 stars

    “The story's okay. It did not really put me at the edge of my seat but it was enough to go on from page to page. The author is skilled in using narrative techniques such as flashback and stream of conciousness among others, which made the novel interesting. The twist at the ending was good. I never suspected Lou to be the killer. I even thought it was Monsignor Logan. :D”

    Emmylou F wrote this review Saturday, January 17 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Frindle
    • Rated 3 stars

    “This is an interesting book, especially so for those who are fascinated with language, with how words/terms are formed, and how thay are eventually accepted in the mainstream. This is a book for kids but adults may love it too, when they just want to unwind and read something light.”

    Emmylou F wrote this review Monday, January 5 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Great Little Book for the Peak Performance Woman (Great Little Book)
    • Rated 4 stars

    “This is the nth book in a series of inspirational books i borrow from the library twice a month. Realizing the need to feed my spirit and not just my intellect, i made it a vow (beginning this year) to borrow one spiritual or inspirational book for every four or five intellectual/academic books...The book has helped me as with the other inspirational books i've read. It helps me make my life meaningful, gives me a purpose, and makes me more patient in dealing with the tribulations in life.”

    Emmylou F wrote this review Sunday, August 10 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Greatest Salesman in the World, Part II: The End of the Story/Audio Cassette
    • Rated 5 stars

    “This is a beautiful, powerful book...I've heard about it a long time ago but never had the chance to read it. I am so glad now I did. The message is just amazing--it's uplifting, rejuvenating. You may say what's new with the ten vows of success? We all know them. But at times, we need the significant principles in life to come from another person, from another source to awaken us and make us realize that there are a lot of things we could improve in our lives if we only apply those seemingly simple, but so important things. The book's not pretentious. It lays down the principles that can make a person successful just by living out those, in a direct manner that just gets through you...:)”

    Emmylou F wrote this review Sunday, August 10 2008. ( reply | permalink )
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