Biography

One of my goals this year is to continue reading good books. I started working on that goal by reading two biographies the last two weeks.

I was able to read: Kate: A Princess in Waiting (book published before she got married to Prince William) and Enchantment: The Life of Audrey Hepburn.

In those two books, what really stood out for me was the role their respective mothers played in what they have achieved.

Kate's mum was the key factor on why she was able to study in private and expensive schools, like that of St. Andrew's where she met her Prince. It was her mother's party business that did it for the Middletons.

As for Audrey Hepburn, her mum's family was very rich, she was in fact a lady with a title, but the 2nd World War changed all of that. Still, it didn't hinder her mum to do odd jobs (in terms of a woman who has a title, born and raised in the upper class) like cleaning, being a cashier, and the like just as so she can support Audrey's dance classes. So Audrey can pursue her love for ballet.

Indeed, what a mother's love can do!

The books were inspiring and aside from these I have mentioned, there were still a lot of lessons to be learned just by reading the stories and their family's histories. I just highlighted the one that appealed to me the most, maybe because of the simple fact that I am a mother too :)

Fifty Shades

Fifty Shades of Grey. Fifty Shades Darker. Fifty Shades Freed.

I am actually kinikilig as I am writing this.

 I enjoyed the book. Yes, it made the headlines and there was really a BIG fuss when it came out. Can't really blame them. Aside from the Sub-Dom it used as a theme, the way some parts were written, well, it was really very detailed. Yes, imagination at work.

But aside from the kinky parts that made it famous, I liked the book because it was plain and simple, a love story. For me, it was like a modern-day fairy tale! :D A simple, ordinary but intelligent and brave girl meeting the man of her dreams unexpectedly and falling for him and ending up with him, at all odds!

I enjoyed reading Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele's journey to self-discovery, to love and being loved, to faith, to honesty, to facing their demons and trying to overcome it. How they tried to show their love and care for one another in different ways. The very controlling Christian and the very stubborn Anastasia Steele and their episodes and encounters. The X part of the books made the book more exciting, but overall, their love story made me enjoy the book. I enjoyed it so much that I stayed up until 12midnight for several days, even if I had work the following day, just as so I can continue reading it (good thing I had the digital edition so even if lights were out I was able to read hehehe). There's too much too write but that basically sums it all up.

Yes it was a happy ending. Love prevails. Yay! :D

Lastly, I now know and understand why it was such a hit with women, especially those who have been in long relationships now (as wife or partner).  When things start to become monotonous or boring, you and your spouse can do something to spice things up! Personally, it had an effect on me. It brought me back to that year, our first year as husband and wife, when we were very excited exploring and discovering things about one another. I'll already stop here. hehehe :) But glad we had our first year all to ourselves :)

Buzz is, movie version is on its way. Oh I just hope whoever will be in-charge with the movie adaptation will stick with the book. They don't have to make so many changes just as so the movie will sell. It is already a hit on its own :)  I would love the movie to retain every detail that was written on the book (yeah, dream on!). I also hope that they will choose good actors and actresses to play the characters.

Excited (very!) and looking forward to seeing it on the big screen!