At the beginning of 2021, I set resolutions, one of them to challenge myself to read books more at least one book a month. I know for some people read a book per month just a piece of cake but for me who-is- super lazy-motivation-where? like me is a big deal. So, to prove that I read, I'd like to share what I've read this year.
1. January: I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokpokki
Based on a true story, it tells about the journey of the author who has issues with her mental health and how she handled it to stay alive. It's such a unique book and easy to read because it's like reading a chat between the author and the psychiatrist. I have a relative who has mental health issues, by reading this book I learned a lot about these issues and how important it is. Especially to understand and respect more about them that people with depression is no joke. I highly recommend this book for people who have the same problem as the author, learn about psychology things, or people who are fed up with this life just like me.
2. February: The Power of Habit
"Cravings are what drive habits"
"Change might not be fast and it isn’t always easy. But with time and effort, almost any habit can be reshaped"
An interesting book that tells stories of people who have successfully changed their lives to be better and all of that has similarity that is forming a habit. I love how the author analyzed and explained how habit works and found the formula to start a new good habit. It really gave me enlightenment. But... still, it's hard if we are idler.
3. March: The Dead Returns
One day, Koyama Nobuo woke up and he realized that he was in someone's body that he didn't even know. With his "new body", he must find out who killed him and confident, one of them was his classmates. It was such an interesting book because it got me like huhh??? Wait??? Hahhh what the fu*k every past chapter and made me suspect all characters. And sure enough, the end was membagongkan a.k.a super plot twist. Worth wasting your time.
4. April: Filosofi Teras
"It is not things that trouble us, but our judgment about things"
"Our job is to focus on our internal goal that is under our control and always accept outcomes that are out of control"
Filosofi Teras or also called Stoicism is a philosophy about a guide to a good life. The book by Henry Manampiring tells about him who was depressed and ended up finding a book about Stoicism. He explained his condition before and after implemented Stoicism and how better he is now. One thing I love about this philosophy, it taught me that happiness comes from the things we can control which are our opinion, perception, and our consideration. And worrying about something you can't control such as people's opinion, the weather, people's action, and other things are just a waste of time. The more I read about it the more it helps me to reduce my negative emotions. I'm still learning, but if something happens and that's not come under my control, It no longer bothers me that much. Better save your energy-wise peps!.
5. May: My Stroke of Insight
Jill B.Taylor a Harvard-trained brain scientist experienced a massive stroke in the left hemisphere of her brain. This book tells the story of her struggle when she was having a stroke and finally fully recover after eight years. I'm amazed by her curiosity about her own brain that made her did not give up and how she and the people around her appreciate her progress even just a small thing. I learned that our brain is marvelous, as long as we keep trying ;).
6. June: Paper Towns
So, this is my old book, I bought this when I was in high school and yep I just finished it now :). A novel by the best author John Green, Paper Town a story concerning Quentin and Margo who taking him on an exciting all-night adventure that Q would not ever do it. However, the next morning Margo disappeared and left clues for Quentin. Dear Margo, I'd like to join your game!!
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