Maus by Art Spiegelman

Category: Biography,Non-Fiction, Graphic Novel,History
Format: Paperback
Page Count: 160
Language: English
Published: November 1st 1991 by Pantheon Books (first published 1986)
ISBN: 0394541553 (ISBN13: 9780394541556)
About the book:(from Goodreads)

A story of a Jewish survivor of Hitler's Europe and his son, a cartoonist who tries to come to terms with his father's story and history itself. (more)

My Review: 4 out of 5 stars
"No, darling to die, it's easy...but you have to struggle for life!" ~Vladek (p. 122)

His family's really lucky.I saw some traits of Artie's father with my dad.I kinda feel bad for Mala she tries her best to be close a lack/miscommunication perhaps.This is the first book I've read by Art Spiegelman and during German times as well as I usually watch documentaries or saw stuff at the museum.

In times like these I'm so glad and eternally grateful that I'm not born such tough and tragic past.It's quite disturbing to hear,read and listen to these stories in retrospect we could all appreciate and remind ourselves,count us lucky on what we have now and not take things for granted.
I like the illustrations and his writing style very interesting and refreshing take in storytelling(where characters are animals like cats:germans,jews:rats), an epic biography.

Armchair BEA (Day 4): Non-Fiction

I haven't read a lot of non-fiction books in fact I'll share with you some that actually made it to my favorites: [Quick tip: click on the picture(s) for more information)

This might be the first non-fiction book I read (or at least as far as I could remember) I dunno why I picked it up way back then but I just did...it looks so much fun and intriguing I have no idea what it's all about but I just knew it's gonna be awesome! perhaps I've heard it from friends or some ad. or somewhere.But it was really quite life changing for me I remember a story when they conducted this live eulogy like seriously before that person even died and I'm immediately inspired to do just the same when my time comes haha! (maybe...someday.)

mere words can't suffice how much I love this guy, this book and basically everything about it! view my craziness over here.

I'm still reading this one.I bought it because I told myself if I'm gonna read for the first time a biography of an author it would be no other than Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (One of my all time favorite authors ever!) plus it was such a great bargain I can't resist! I think this book is truly a magnificent compilation.

Ok, so this is pretty interesting what I'm about to share with you now are two of the most wonderful,powerful,life changing books that would definitely rock your world!  BEHOLD! THE SECRET OF LIFE! 

I learned a lot of things from these two amazing books (FOR REAL!) and some of them I'm not even aware I'm actually doing like some sort of default setting/trait or whatever.It's very simple actually stay positive,be enthusiastic in life and throughout life.Good vibes! (+) thoughts= (+) energy.Thoughts become things.It's quite challenging especially in the world we are living in but it's all possible! I highly recommend it and greatly urge/encourage you to read it!

Some things that I also like is browsing travel guides, random facts and world record books.

Still one of my childhood ultimate dream is to go to JAPAN! maybe because I watched too much anime and devoured read lots of manga growing up haha! I love the japanese culture and I even dreamt of attending high school over there mainly because of their uniforms XD

Anyway, another great place I'd love to visit is Ireland I've been referencing it since highschool with my bffs so why not? I'd also like to tour around other European countries ah such wanderlust.For sure I will all go there one day...what about you?what's in your bucketlist?

Now,the thing about world records is that when I was a kid I tried and attempted some of them I forgot which one but as I'm like "Hey I think I can do that" but it was easier said than done I think most of us did haha! but have you ever managed one?I mean are you a record/title holder? or have you ever attempted on anything?

Share your thoughts in the comment section below coz those are always interesting haha! ^_^

Check out more blog posts over here and some more non-fiction blog posts that I made right here.

Thanks for reading! ^_~

The Best of This Is A Crazy Planets by Lourd Ernest H. de Veyra

Category: Non-Fiction,Essays
Format: Paperback
Page Count: 116
Language: English and Tagalog
Published:2011 by Summit
ISBN: 20111215 (ISBN13: 9772011121005)
About the book:
Lourd's various entries on everyday life's absurdities, This is a Crazy Planets mirrors Filipino pop culture in a way that is both humorous and endearing.(more)


My Review: 5 stars
Truly the best of his works! he's brutally honest yet hilarious at the same time.I like his choice of words and the wisdom he left his readers to ponder upon.The book encompasses various points in everyday filipino life from politics,hierarchy,words that should die,the origin of his name,certain celebrities he either like or dislike,transportation even urinals!

Whoa! this guy is unstoppable! for sure you'll know you're hella pinoy either by heart,ethnicity or by nationality when you read/can relate through certain things he talked about.

I love his youtube channel as well as his website google him if you must!

I chose this book as my first vlog book review because a very good old friend of mine Charmaine(a.k.a saybermemein/malupet) gave this to me which I considered as one of my priceless possessions.I'm such a noob and total newbie at this book vlogging thing so please forgive me >.<  show some support, subscribe,feel free to comment and tell me your thoughts about the book etc.

This is also somewhat my video response to malupet so yeah I hope I answered her question/s what I thought about the book. XD

Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend by Susan Orlean

Category: Non-Fiction,Biography,Animals,History
Format: Paperback,ARC
Page Count: 320
Expected Publication: October 4th 2011 by Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group October 4th 2011 by Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group
ISBN: 1439190135 (ISBN13: 9781439190135)
Language: English
About the book:
So begins Susan Orlean’s sweeping, powerfully moving story of Rin Tin Tin’s journey from orphaned puppy to movie star and international icon. From the moment in 1918 when Corporal Lee Duncan discovers Rin Tin Tin on a World War I battlefield, he recognizes something in the pup that he needs to share with the world. Rin Tin Tin’s improbable introduction to Hollywood leads to the dog’s first blockbuster film and over time, the many radio programs, movies, and television shows that follow. The canine hero’s legacy is cemented by Duncan and a small group of others who devote their lives to keeping him and his descendants alive.(more)

My Review:  5 stars

The book will be out next month and according to the Goodreads page looks like it would be on Hardcover mine was an ARC so it's on paperback.The formats I post here at my page are the ones I got anyway my thoughts about the book wow! I dunno where to begin first off I love Animals they are my best buds so this book is a complete match from heaven  XD

I want and would like to have a dog just like Rin Tin Tin!he's very smart,loyal,obedient and a superstar! just to name a few...I love this book not only does it talks about the history and life of the legendary Rin Tin Tin it also talks about his Owner Lee Duncan how he started,where he was born,his struggles in life,the lime light and how he managed such stressful yet happy lifestyle.Their story lives on and forever part of history.I highly recommend it!

I won and received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.Thank you so much Woof!