One other thing that is absolutely cool about life in Mongolia is all the reading! The amount of books I've read --of my own choosing, of my own will-- in the last month has been more than those I read in the space of a year since I was in high school. Here's what I've read:
"One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
-The writing in this book is, of course, absolutely amazing. The story was epic.
"Invictus" by John Carlin
-A really fascinating book about South Africa in the '90s, Nelson Mandela, their rugby obsessions, and their fight against apartheid. Inspiring what a difference Mandela made
"Gunslinger" by Stephen King
-A really really awesome science fiction book (Jose's fav... studying up on the boyfriend :-P). Looking forward to Jose sending me the second book in the series (The Dark Tower series).
"Slaughterhouse Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
-Amazingly powerful book. I must read more of his books!
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About Me
- ida<@
- I'm just working in Mongolia for a bit. Graduated from Butler in May '09. Went home to Vermont, the parents, and the boyfriend for a lovely 7 months. After this grand adventure (my first in Asia!!) there's summer and weddings(other peoples'!!) and moving... To Royalton, VT for 1L at Vermont Law School. So if you feel jealous of my adventures comfort yourself in knowing I'll be miserable by September. ;) (Oh and kudos to Dr. Felice who inspired me to get this ready tonight!)
Cat's cradle is another good Vonnegut book (as well as God Bless You Dr. Kevorkian). Yay for reading!
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