Its a new year and everyone has new year’s resolutions or new books to read and ponder on than the last. The main purpose of this piece is to wish myself and everyone a blessed new year. I’ll be sharing my reviews on 5 books i read last year. Without further ado, LFGGG!!! *plays the weeknd album
1) Joys of motherhood: I received this book from a loved one in SS2. The first time i read it, I cried(the end was so unexpected and sad). Its a story about the suffering and problems a woman went through before she conceived and while raising her children (alone btw) When the first two children became successful, they neglected her and she died without seeing any of them. That sad feeling still came when i read it last year. I feel this book is a good one every mother should give their children.
Get Meddy💙’s stories in your inbox
Join Medium for free to get updates from this writer.
2) Ikigai: I don’t know if it’s just me but this book is overrated. The PR over it is ridiculous for a book that shoves impractical things old japanese folks do to have a long lasting life into our minds. Talmabout trekking from like Mushin to Agege or eating leafy greens or herbs 70% of the time to make me live longer. Anyways i don’t rate it much.
3) The Alchemist: This has got to be one of my best books. One thing it taught was; you have nothing to lose in this life. Worrying over something is like carrying an umbrella around on a sunny day. okay what if it rains(you see i’m worrying), you have many options like staying under a shade or running to safety. “What if it doesn’t?” is what should be on your mind. The umbrella will be a burden and when that burden is lifted from you, you realize that it wasn’t necessary.
Nigerians will say, “What you are searching for in Sokoto(Sokoto State) is right in your sokoto(trousers).The treasure you seek elsewhere is right at your doorstep. The precious people you take for granted worth more than the outliers you are hellbent on pleasing. Another thing is, know people! This is something i’m working on this year. Last year i got to know some wonderful people and i’m grateful I met them. Talk to people, have meaningful conversations. This is a short book that comes with a lot of wisdom. Plus it’s in form of a story, not your regular “motivational speech” book.
4)Americanah: Chimamanda Adichie never flops! Two young lovers got separated by the hands of fate. They faced different hardships, relationships and later got to meet again. I liked how Obinze and Ifemelu got back together secretly🌚. It was giving “get what you want boldly” vibes.
5) My school books duh. Assu took a toll on me bro but we move(I actually haven’t moved anywhere 💀)
