Malaysian Reads discussion

Hello all,

I am sure that everyone here who is in Malaysia at the moment knows that we are in the midst of a lockdown brought about by the most severe health crisis that has ever assailed this generation and also our parents' generation alike.

Those of us who abide by the law and practice social responsibility recognise it as impossible to participate and undesirable to participate in many activities, and many are working from home, should they have the privilege or have the inspiration, or languishing because they have no means of making a living.

In these strange times, I would like to spend time improving myself further, to come out of this pandemic and lockdown not weakened or bowed, but made stronger through reflection and thought.

With that in mind, will you please send me your best book recommendations?

I read books in all genres, but in this time, I would specifically like to read books that:

- You feel are likely to lead to lasting change in a person's life
- Are likely to bring forth skills that may be of use in a world that remains indefinitely fallen
- Grant positive or helpful ideas or frameworks of thought for understanding the world (Stoic philosophy isn't bad for this crisis, as so are reflections concerning the meaning of life or the confrontation of death)
- Are likely to grant skill to counsel and advise people with compassion
- Can improve some aspect of life that is perhaps not otherwise obvious, from your perspective, to someone else.

Thank you for your time, and please stay safe (and stay indoors!)

Hmm I don’t have a really accurate suggestion as listed but to keep going to nurture positivity despite bad situation, one simple and yet popular book, comes to my mind.

Tuesday with Morrie by Mitch Albom

That's a good book! Read it last year - The proceeds from the book actually went towards paying Morrie's medical bills, which is something I hadn't known before reading it. :)

I am currently reading ’The World That We Knew’ by Alice Hoffman. I love the book so much. Even though I still haven't completed the reading, I definitely recommend it! It's a long read, but totally worth it. If you cherish a historical novel genre, you will enjoy the storyline, the language, the spirit of the history, and of course the message of the story.

Happy reading folks!

Better than Before , a great book to build good habits!
Sapiens, interesting history to understand why the world is as it is now, but it's a bit depressing
One Child: The Story of China's Most Radical Experiment, understand how the one child policy affects China and the lasting effect of it
In Order to Live: a bibliography about a North Korean defector, learn about the lives and struggles of North Koreans, you will learn to be grateful and appreciate what we have :)

Simon Sinek - Start With Why & Leders Eat Last. And you can follow his youtube channel to get more understanding on this two titles.