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varghese k

varghese k

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Ever since I was a child I have been in love with words. Words in fact fascinate me and I adore anyone who can shape words into beautiful sentences. It's also amazing to watch words becoming sentences and then acquiring a life of their own. So here I toast to words.
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  • Kochin, KL, India
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  • A. Michaelson

    A. Michaelson says

    Hello, Varghese. The Sandal Maker is a new book about the public ministry of Jesus from a unique point of view. Never before have you seen him in this light. It’s a story that will take you on a fascinating journey in first century Galilee. You can read reviews at Amazon.com. I’m including here the publisher's notes. Let me know what you think.

    http://www.amazon.com/Sandal-Maker-Michaelson/dp/0615296920/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1250093091&sr=1-1

    thesandalmaker.com

    Book Description:
    In 70 A.D., a father and daughter risk their lives traveling through a war torn, Galilean countryside on a mission to reach Jerusalem, a fascinating journey that will change their destinies forever. Caleb, an elderly Jew, leaves the safety of his home in Cana on a mission to find a man he believes is in Jerusalem. Miriam, Caleb's only remaining child, accompanies him disguised as a boy. In the desolation of the war struck Galilean countryside, father and daughter risk their lives to journey south on the Jordan River trail. As they walk, Caleb intrigues Miriam with a captivating story of his youth that will change her future destiny. A story of a time forty years prior when he became a sandal maker in order to observe a man some called the Miracle Worker. Caleb secretly kept notes of the events he saw and heard as he followed the crowds. With his objective, skeptical point of view, he reveals the fascinating ministry of the one he called the "Master." Heart pounding perils and the threat of death endanger the two travelers, but nothing could foretell the fate awaiting them in Jerusalem!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Dr Ram verma

    Dr Ram verma says

    sure,I am from India.I am a teacher of history.my tounge language is Hindi but I am learning English.my qualification is -
    Ph.D in zoology.
    M.A in history
    M.A in economics
    L.Lb

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Dr Ram verma

    Dr Ram verma says

    hello sir!!!!!!
    Can i be ur friend????

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Raksha D

    Raksha D says

    can u tell me the name of the book of calvino?? i have forgotten the name!!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • reena singh

    reena singh says

    Hi Varghese.....wonder if you are still in Muscat? Happy New Year!

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Prabhath P

    Prabhath P says

    Happy New Year

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Theresa B

    Theresa B says

    Hello there - Happy New Year! I see that you have read The Audacity of Hope. What did you think? I recently listened to it, and am considering reading Dreams of my Father. Also I see that Jhumpra has a new book out: have you read it yet?

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Gabriela

    Gabriela says

    Hi Varghese,

    thank you for your message...i am fine thanks
    yes, i guess the summer was here and i did not have too much time to check the site. Now it is rainy and cold so the time is better for staying inside.
    how are things for you?
    take care,
    Gabi

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • scarlett w

    scarlett w says

    hi varghese k,how are you,these days I have read the book The Crescent Moon, I like it very much ,Do you like the poem written by Rabindranath Tagore

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Fereshteh p

    Fereshteh p says

    It's not always that easy to distinguish the good guys from the bad guys. Sinners can surprise you, and the same is true for saints.
    Why do we try to define people as simply good or simply evil?
    Because no one wants to admit the compassion and cruelty can live side by side in one heart. and that anyone is capable of anything!

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Laura

    Laura says

    actually, dear friend, I am doing quite well. I'm back at home, enjoying the remainder of my vacation with my parents and my little brother. I was delighted to hear from you, please forgive for not answering, I've more or less cut off my ties with the rest of the world when things became a little hectic during my last exam week. in fact, I intended to get back to you today. I liked the poem a lot. it fits my mood right now. I am feeling content with ymself and the world outside and fter all, I still have a little time left for myself until college starts again.

    however, I am thinking more and more about myself and the world around me. I've watched a lot of movies and read a lot of books that put my mind to work recently. the last one, "When we were orphans", especially enraged me. the action takes place shortly before and during the 2nd World War, in the far east and it includes some of the more unsavoury aspects, such as the opium trade and the misery and terror that made the rise of the communists in China possible. it made me realise two things: first of all, that my konwledge of modern history is very very poor, which is a huge setback, since it doesn't allow me to fully comprehend the implications and causes of certain events and, secondly, that I feel personally responsible. although I am not a Westerner as such, my outlook on life is disticntly Western, after years of Russian domination we look to the West as our one chance of redeeming ourselves as a country. I know, of course, that not all that glitters is gold, but I was appalled by the people's attitude toward the suffering of the Chinese. ow can someone who considers himself civilised be so indifferent to what's going on around? and yet we are doing the same. it's ridiculous, but I've only now become aware of the horrors of the civil wars raging in several African countries. it's a mystery to me why the international press is so silent on these issues. I'm convinced that I'm not the only one from my age group who simply never heard of any such events. why do I find out immediatley whether Britney Spears wore underpants the other day, but I am ignorant of such important issues.

    needless to say, I am growing more and more depressed as I get a better picture of the Middle East by means of Judith Miller's account of it in "God Has 99 Names", a very interesting book about the origins of militant Islam, but it's not featured on Shelfari. the most intriguing part of it is that the events she recounts took place over 20 years ago, in the late 80s and the early 90 (the book was first pulbished in '96). the Americans and the local governments were well aware of what was going on, but they did nothing to stop it (although, to be honest, I don't see what can be done to put an end to this madness short of completely eradicating poverty in those countries, which just can't be done). but at least they shouldn't have encouraged it, obsessed as they were of the communist threat (which ceased long ago to be a threat). the utter ignorance I'm confessing to may surprise you, I really don't see an excuse for it myself, but the fact is, the more knowledgeable I try to become, the more I see just how little I know about what's going on around me.

    but setting aside such depressing thoughts, tell me, what do you think of Islam (the militant as well as the more moderate one-though the author of the book implies that there's no such thing as moderate in such cases). my view of it is certainly prejudiced, both by recent events and the ideas, the values I was borught up with, but the one thing that makes it impossible for me to remain impartial is the fact that I am a girl (woman sounds somewhat unnatural, besides, I don't think I'm wise enough to call myself one). to be fair, the more or less equal rights I am now enjoying were attained only a century ago at most. and there are many things in need of improvement, both concerning women's rights and discrimination. but still, it is very very hard for me to keep calm when I heat and whitness half the population of those countries treated like some kind of ugly desease that you don't talk about and try your best to hide. I also know that not all muslims share those lines of thought, but, sadly, whenever anything happens, whether major upheavals or just minor incidents, it is always those with such views that turn up. what is perhaps even more infuraiting is that all or most of themajor figures on the scene aren't, at least in my view, true believers. they only pretend to have faith in order to gain power. they misuse religion for their own goals, very pragmatic at that, because what else do they want but come to power? they don't care about the people, not even about their own men. everyone is just a pawn to be sacrificed for them to reahc their goals.

    all I've said sounds quite depressing. and the fact is, I have an acute feeling of powerlessness, but the truth is, all that has no influence on my daily life. perhaps it should. but, like most human beings, I have become quite good at blocking out all those annoying thoughts. maybe it does help our survival. you could hardly go on living light-heartedly if you're aware of all the suffering around you. but still i feel like I should act on them. isn't it my responsibility to do something? and if so, what can I do? please give me some of your good advice. I know yo've probably thought aobut such things yourself. how did you manage to make peace with your conscience?


    love,
    Laura

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • CLAUDETTE D

    CLAUDETTE D says

    Hello Varghese,nice words for a friend,thank you.I'm still in Beirut,busy watching the Olympic Games my country is doing well in the Athletics.

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • A.Gh

    A.Gh says

    The past is unchangable, the future is unknown
    And now is a gift, that's why it's called the present !

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )

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