The Purpose We Share

I came across A Dog's Purpose while browsing the Kindle store, and found the synopsis to be quite intriguing. I had no idea what I should expect, just wanted a good enjoyment read. What ended up in my hands was a powerfully, emotionally charged story that made me want to read it the minute I closed the last page.

We are introduced to a dog's perspective on the world. Seems like a strange concept, but the plot thickens. Beautiful language flows right off every page, giving the reader the feeling of being there with the dog. As time wanes on, the dog realizes that his/her purpose has been served and is ready to pass on....that is, until he is reborn again! The story is very emotionally driven, and we feel the dog's connection to its master throughout the story, which makes the emotional scenes that much more meaningful. I cannot stress enough that this is a must read, simply for its lighthearted humor and powerful storytelling. To tell about the entire story would be to rob any prospective readers of an amazing story. This is one that, while sounding like a simply silly concept, turns out being a story that makes you wonder. It makes you think about what your purpose as a human being is. It makes you appreciate all those times your dog has come running back to you after you have yelled at him/her for unknown reasons. Read it, and I guarantee you will love it. 

Oroonoko....An Adventure Story to be Reckoned With

Aphra Behn was a woman. A woman, that wrote in a time where women had very little credibility in written form. I must say, however, Oroonoko is about as exciting a story as you get. Ups and downs, ins and outs, adventure upon adventure, the story reads like an exciting 1940's newsreel. It kept me reading, wanting more, caring for the characters, hoping the best for star-crossed lovers. The imagery is absolutely breathtaking, and I suspect that Behn's female intuition moved the story right along. Most adventure stories in the history of literature were written by males, and contained a whole lot of killing and masculine glory. Behn rivals male composition when she places beautiful themes into the midst of the action. She creates a socially blind environment for the reader. No longer does one need to view either gender as the lesser, we are given the opportunity to see the beauty in all of mankind. Because Adam and Eve wasn't just about a woman temptress, it was about man and woman alike being imperfect. This is what we get in Oroonoko, two lovers, equally yoked, unconditionally passionate for one another. It almost brings a tear to my eye (But hey I don't cry, I'm a man!....right?). Nonetheless, I was amazed by this piece. It is a fresh alternative to all of the masculine oriented stories. My thoughts? Read the story of Oroonoko and be amazed, just as I am. TaTa for now!