‘In good faith’ & ‘I am muslim’

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I bought two books today. I feel good. And smart.

I know that you mutants out there, it is no big deal. But for a bright immigrant Black boy from the suburban ghetto who only ‘discovered’ reading at 16, it is simply a revelesyen.

I bought the books despite moving remarkably slow on a remarkable book. Orientalism by Edward Said. I started in late July I only covered 50 pages. It is just too heavy to read before sleep. But its simply brilliant work.

In Good Faith by Zaid Ibrahim. I first saw this book about 2 weeks ago while in MPH Midvalley. Something told me I must have it.

Now a politician, he used to head the largest law firm in Malaysia, Zaid Ibrahim & Co. Like me, this chump also graduated from UiTM Law School. Although standard price, for a Malaysian, RM30 is costly for a book. However, all proceeds from the sale of this book will fund the activities of the Kelantan Foundation for the Disabled.

Only shortly before the purchase of this book did I discover that is a collection of writings and responses. In a way, it is not a book he set out to write. He wants to be Carrie Bradshaw.

I Am Muslim by Dina Zaman. I read a few of her articles in the past. I don’t agree with her views entirely but she is a fairly good writer. Different perspective. RM30. All proceeds of this book will go to a healthy bank account. I initially borrowed this book from Ayu for about at least 3 months and returned it to her, having not read a single page. Should I start reading this book by 2011, I should receive a trophy. Big big one. Silver colour from Queensway, 2nd Floor, the low yah shop.

Meanwhile, it will brag on the shelf of my room to boast to my visitors the impression that I am well read.

Oh yes, there is also a ‘foreword’ on the back cover of the book by Farish Noor. Farish writes well, but not entirely consistent (so I hear). Nevertheless, I have been looking for something good by this guy. Should any of you know of any, by all means enlighten me.

After I saw most of Barack Obama on Oprah, I thought that Audacity of Hope should be a good buy. Especially since Deity Oprah said that he is at he same time, a good writer and that she did finish the book. But RM 98 for a book. I’d rather buy something more intellectual and mind stimulating.

Like a life size mirror with an Oak frame.