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Rank: New-farer Joined: 6/26/2011 Posts: 46 Location: Embakasi, Nairobi
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@Leona yeah that could also apply.Was trying to mean the urge to read, brought by having the book is pushing my speed with my current read  But queue would be most appropriate. For simplicity. The stars will never align, & the traffic lights of life will Never go green at the same time.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 7/3/2007 Posts: 1,634
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My best three, all less that 200 pages each: 1. Man's search for Meaning - Victor Frankl 2. The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho 3. The Prophet - Kharil Gilbran "The opposite of a correct statement is a false statement. But the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth." (Niels Bohr)
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Rank: Member Joined: 8/11/2009 Posts: 123
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Just finished reading The Greatest Salesman in the World Part 2 The End of the Story. Quite insightful especially page79-134. My all time favorite though is The Rich Man from Babylon. Lets not be vague, we go to hague
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/11/2012 Posts: 5,222
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My phone has now become my greatest reading device. I now never complain of slow service in restaurants, queues, traveling etc I have over 20 books its it
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Rank: Elder Joined: 8/1/2008 Posts: 1,432 Location: Marsabit
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@Kriscalf :) i was confused for a moment... Kizungu ilikuja na meli kwa wengine wetu Current Reads: 1. I know why the caged bird sings - maya Angelou 2. Touch the top of the World - Erik Weihenmayer I really am loving the second book, it's the true story of the first blind man in the world to summit mt.Everest. His journey is beyond amazing.. A truly inspiring book. He has done so much yet he's blind. Oh,and he has also hit the 7 summits of the World which is no mean feat! His website for those who'd like to be inspired--->http://www.touchthetop.com/ Nevermind what haters say, ignore them til they fade away - Just live your life
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Rank: New-farer Joined: 6/26/2011 Posts: 46 Location: Embakasi, Nairobi
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@Leona its okay it is a complicated language. How do you manage to read two books at the same time? Are they of the same genre? The stars will never align, & the traffic lights of life will Never go green at the same time.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 8/1/2008 Posts: 1,432 Location: Marsabit
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Kriscalf wrote:@Leona its okay it is a complicated language.
How do you manage to read two books at the same time?
Are they of the same genre? Am more often than not up & about,so i carry one book with me,and one if a 'home read'. The two above are kind of in the same league, both are autobios.. Nevermind what haters say, ignore them til they fade away - Just live your life
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Rank: New-farer Joined: 6/26/2011 Posts: 46 Location: Embakasi, Nairobi
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leona wrote:Kriscalf wrote:@Leona its okay it is a complicated language.
How do you manage to read two books at the same time?
Are they of the same genre? Am more often than not up & about,so i carry one book with me,and one if a 'home read'. The two above are kind of in the same league, both are autobios.. Okay, I do try that but I get carried away. Reading on the go is abit hard since I do like 20minutes of matatu time a day. Maybe I try a read at home book - inspirational/ motivation & a read at work book which is a novel. Still I end up forgeting one. The stars will never align, & the traffic lights of life will Never go green at the same time.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 9/19/2011 Posts: 1,694
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Hi all, Am looking to get children's books for between ages 4 to 12, i don't mind second hand ones as well. Am trying to build up my children's home library collection. Anyone one to point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance.
“People will believe a big lie sooner than a little one, and if you repeat it frequently enough, people will sooner or later believe it.” ― Walter C. Langer
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Rank: Elder Joined: 5/21/2013 Posts: 2,841 Location: Here
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Kratos wrote:Hi all,
Am looking to get children's books for between ages 4 to 12, i don't mind second hand ones as well. Am trying to build up my children's home library collection. Anyone one to point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance. When I was in class 5, my dad bought me a book that ignited my love for books to this day. The book was called ' The Courage To Dream'. Though I no longer recall who the author was, the story has stuck in my mind all these years. Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 9/19/2011 Posts: 1,694
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Rankaz13 wrote:Kratos wrote:Hi all,
Am looking to get children's books for between ages 4 to 12, i don't mind second hand ones as well. Am trying to build up my children's home library collection. Anyone one to point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance. When I was in class 5, my dad bought me a book that ignited my love for books to this day. The book was called ' The Courage To Dream'. Though I no longer recall who the author was, the story has stuck in my mind all these years. Mine was "Jimi the dog" by Meja Mwangi in class 5 or so. That book introduced me to the world of imagination and I loved the vivid descriptions Meja Mwangi used. I want to be able to give back the same to my children especially in this new world of TV and internet.
“People will believe a big lie sooner than a little one, and if you repeat it frequently enough, people will sooner or later believe it.” ― Walter C. Langer
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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/18/2011 Posts: 12,069 Location: Kianjokoma
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Kratos wrote:Hi all,
Am looking to get children's books for between ages 4 to 12, i don't mind second hand ones as well. Am trying to build up my children's home library collection. Anyone one to point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance. You can never go wrong with Barbara Kimenye's Moses series. They're available in bookshops. Very captivating and with good English. BTW, when it comes to kids I'd recommend something my dad used to do. Buy the book, take time to read it and discuss it with the young one. He will learn to appreciate books easily that way
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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/18/2011 Posts: 12,069 Location: Kianjokoma
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@kratos, Jimi the dog and its sequel were fantastic too. I would read them today again! But the younger ones need to start with far easier reads like zile za No Feast for Kiundu
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 1/16/2007 Posts: 1,320
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Anyone read The atlas shrugged by Ayn Rand ? I have a pdf copy iam yet to read... deeply conflicting reviews have kept me undecided.
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Rank: Member Joined: 3/30/2010 Posts: 176
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Kratos wrote:Hi all,
Am looking to get children's books for between ages 4 to 12, i don't mind second hand ones as well. Am trying to build up my children's home library collection. Anyone one to point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance. Take a walk around the CBD and check out the following street vendors for second hand books especially the ones with vivid pictures for the 4 year old: 1 - Outside Steers on Muindi mbingu street 2 - Agip Bustop on Haille Sellassie 3 - Outside Development House on Moi Avenue 4 - Between Rehani house and the Tuskys opposite City Market Bookstop at Yaya centre has some great classics both new and used.
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Rank: Chief Joined: 5/9/2007 Posts: 13,095
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Rankaz13 wrote:Kratos wrote:Hi all,
Am looking to get children's books for between ages 4 to 12, i don't mind second hand ones as well. Am trying to build up my children's home library collection. Anyone one to point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance. When I was in class 5, my dad bought me a book that ignited my love for books to this day. The book was called ' The Courage To Dream'. Though I no longer recall who the author was, the story has stuck in my mind all these years. Is that how you kept the dream of being a doctor alive?
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Rank: Member Joined: 11/19/2009 Posts: 3,142
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Mtu Biz wrote:Anyone read The atlas shrugged by Ayn Rand ?
I have a pdf copy iam yet to read... deeply conflicting reviews have kept me undecided. Hhmmm. I have not read it, did not even know about it till you mentioned it. Whatever you decide, keep us informed.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 7/3/2007 Posts: 1,634
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Mtu Biz wrote:Anyone read The atlas shrugged by Ayn Rand ?
I have a pdf copy iam yet to read... deeply conflicting reviews have kept me undecided. Ayn Rand is the Patron saint of the Conservative crowd. In fact I find it strange that her books have not taken off in Kenya (or it could be we just don't read). I suggest you read Atlas Shrugged if you. At the very least the story of John Galt will show you the importance of self determination. "The opposite of a correct statement is a false statement. But the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth." (Niels Bohr)
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 9/19/2011 Posts: 1,694
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Lolest! wrote:Kratos wrote:Hi all,
Am looking to get children's books for between ages 4 to 12, i don't mind second hand ones as well. Am trying to build up my children's home library collection. Anyone one to point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance. You can never go wrong with Barbara Kimenye's Moses series. They're available in bookshops. Very captivating and with good English. BTW, when it comes to kids I'd recommend something my dad used to do. Buy the book, take time to read it and discuss it with the young one. He will learn to appreciate books easily that way Moses is definitely a great series, will get them. I didn't know Jimi the dog had a sequel lol hio ni kutafuta sasa!
“People will believe a big lie sooner than a little one, and if you repeat it frequently enough, people will sooner or later believe it.” ― Walter C. Langer
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 9/19/2011 Posts: 1,694
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Dia wrote:Kratos wrote:Hi all,
Am looking to get children's books for between ages 4 to 12, i don't mind second hand ones as well. Am trying to build up my children's home library collection. Anyone one to point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance. Take a walk around the CBD and check out the following street vendors for second hand books especially the ones with vivid pictures for the 4 year old: 1 - Outside Steers on Muindi mbingu street 2 - Agip Bustop on Haille Sellassie 3 - Outside Development House on Moi Avenue 4 - Between Rehani house and the Tuskys opposite City Market Bookstop at Yaya centre has some great classics both new and used. Thanks a lot Dia! :d/
“People will believe a big lie sooner than a little one, and if you repeat it frequently enough, people will sooner or later believe it.” ― Walter C. Langer
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