Your Gateway to Southeast Asia
Introduction In today’s fast-paced world, intelligence (IQ) and emotional intelligence (EQ) alone are not enough for success. “Adversity Quotient (AQ)” by Paul G. Stoltz explores a crucial factor that determines…
Introduction Depression is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions, often dismissed as mere sadness. Andrew Solomon’s The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression provides an in-depth, encyclopedic examination…
Introduction When people hear the name The Godfather by Mario Puzo, they often think of the legendary film directed by Francis Ford Coppola. However, the novel by Mario Puzo, published…
Introduction to The Lady of the Camellias Did you know that the first Western literary classic introduced to China was The Lady of the Camellias? This renowned 19th-century French novel,…
What is “The Outsider”? Today, we are discussing The Outsider (also known as The Stranger), the renowned novel by French writer Albert Camus. What does it mean to be an…
A Timeless Masterpiece of Magical Realism I have always believed that “One Hundred Years of Solitude” winning the Nobel Prize in Literature was not only an honor for this novel…
Introduction Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, one of the most celebrated novels in English literature, was written by Jane Austen and first published in 1813. This timeless classic explores…
Explore how coffee shaped human history in this book review of “Global Addiction.” Discover key events, cultural shifts, and the rivalry between coffee and tea. Let’s see how coffee’s role…
Let’s talk about The Unbearable Lightness of Being, a novel that delves deep into the essence of how we live our lives. Should we embrace the weight of responsibility, or…
Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment is a timeless classic that explores the profound depths of human nature, morality, and redemption. This psychological masterpiece, first published in 1866, remains relevant today…
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy stands as one of the greatest literary achievements of all time, a novel that delves deep into the complexities of human emotion, societal norms, and…
Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women has captured hearts for over a century with its poignant exploration of family, independence, and personal growth. First published in 1868, this classic novel remains…
Discover the profound insights of Becoming Beauvoir by Kate Kirkpatrick. This biography unveils Simone de Beauvoir’s journey of love, philosophy, and feminism, inspiring readers to live authentically. Kate Kirkpatrick’s Becoming…
The Count of Monte Cristo is a classic adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas that tells the tale of Edmond Dantes, a young sailor falsely accused and imprisoned for life. While…
Why discuss Tsutaya’s management philosophy? Because bookstores worldwide are experiencing a downturn. Despite this challenging environment, Japan’s Tsutaya has emerged as a cultural phenomenon. The Phenomenon of Tsutaya Bookstore Tsutaya…
Anyone who has undergone nine years of compulsory education in China might be considered a “Confucian scholar” in ancient times. As such, it is essential to understand the development of…
Bruce Bueno de Mesquita and Alastair Smith’s The Dictator’s Handbook offers a chillingly rational analysis of authoritarian regimes. Far from being the product of madness or irrationality, dictators, according to…
Gideon Rachman’s The Age of Strongmen: From Dictatorship to Democracy presents a compelling analysis of the global surge in authoritarian leadership. Through meticulous research, Rachman reveals how strongmen, once confined…
Let’s re-read a book called “The Old Man and The Sea” written by Ernest Hemingway. “You can’t catch a fish.” “I don’t care. I’ll go to another boat, but I’ll…
ASEAN EYE MEDIA
Emily Cheong