Some stories entertain us for a few moments and are soon forgotten. Others linger quietly in the mind long after the final page is turned. The Yellow Wallpaper is one of those stories. I never imagined that a descent into madness could ever be captured so succinctly by words on a page, but Charlotte Perkins […]
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I’ve often marveled at the way great stories are brought to life on screen. Whether it’s the Iron Man character from Marvel Comics or The Count of Monte Cristo, played by Jim Caviezel in 2002. In the hands of a skilled producer and director, these stories are given a life of their own, as proven
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Jungle Economics I began reading The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith. Twice. As the classic economic theory that probably laid the foundations of capitalism as we know it today, it remains one of the most influential books on economics. However, I couldn’t bring myself to go beyond the first chapter. Not because it isn’t
Dear Reader in General and Story Lover in Particular. I’ve often wondered about my love for reading and great stories. Ever since I was a child and first picked up a book. I was captivated by the story on the page and fascinated by the drawings that brought them to life. The first book I
