‘LETTERS TO MY SON’-A REVIEW

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Joan Thatiah, one of Kenya’s most talented and captivating authors, speaks to men on mattes life and relationship in her third instalment aptly titled, Letters to My Son.

She draws from her life experience, growing up in a house full of brothers, the examples set by her Father, the men she has encountered in her professional and romantic paths.

Joan addresses oft-overlooked yet crucially pertinent subjects on life and romance. These include: The importance of a firm handshake; sex, masculinity and redefining masculinity.

Her writing style is laid-back yet candid. Educating yet entertaining. Soft yet potent.

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‘THE FORTY RULES OF LOVE’ – A REVIEW

Poetry and love. Islam and Christianity. A Sufi and a dervish. Elif Shafak. Magic!

Elif weaves a beautifully engaging story on the life of Rumi. This story traverses centuries, religions and geographical boundaries. She seamlessly marries 12th century vignettes with 20th century realities to give a thrilling account of one of the most famous poets.

As she is wont to, she explores and juxtaposes themes of love, gender, literature and religion. In her inimitable penmanship, she dissects these subjects to the core. She carries her reader through a fast-paced world of ever-changing dynamics.

All the while, regaling them with her unparalleled descriptive skills, literary prowess and impossible-to-hate story telling.

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‘ALL ABOUT LOVE’ – A REVIEW

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All About Love is a marvelous piece of work written by the marvelously talented Dr. bell hooks. Herein she explores the subject of love. Its meaning, reasons for its elusiveness and ways we can retrieve it. 

Quintessential of her works she relates her themes with real life experiences. Drawn from her childhood, academic journey and romantic relationships, Dr. hooks adds that inimitable human touch to the subject matter. 

She is inquisitive, bold and unapologetic. 

Twenty one years later, the content herein remains just as relevant and as timeless. 

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