I do declare this moment that scrap-booking is my new hobby, albeit its rapacious contention against my wallet. As a (to-be?) economist, I exonerate myself because scrap-booking is a significant factor of my utility function.

Anyway, that aside.

I've started on Max Lucado's "A Love Worth Giving" - I actually bought this book from SKS for my mother about a year ago and she enjoyed it a lot. Of all the books I have lined up for me, (including those that are half-read since I gave up halfway), I think the main reason I chose this book was because of its.. aesthetically pleasing book-cover! Let me get it on google...



There. So I was saying, I thought this was a really good Christian read - pretty light (not very thought-provoking so doesn't mess with your brains) and easy to read since Lucado writes rather colloquially. Basically, its about the struggle Christians face when they have to love the 'unlovable' people. I wouldn't say the book is a "life-saver" or "problem-solver", but it does bring up a long-forgotten perspective of Christian living.

I read the first 2 chapters during a 30min bus ride since the chapters are really short. (I got bus sick after that and I had to stop.) Given that my reading speed is relatively slow, I reckon an average reader would be able to finish the whole book in about a day or two.

Well, I think I've finally found the author.