Category Archives: book-reviews

Gracious Living by Kevin Foo (2015)

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If you want to learn some petty ways NOT to annoy your neighbors in Singapore, Have We Lost It? Gracious Living by Kevin Foo (2015) has 103 ideas to share. Continue reading

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1984 by George Orwell (1949)

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A Christian’s reaction to George Orwell’s dystopian classic, 1984. A book that should be re-read every decade or so. Continue reading

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21 Days of Transforming Prayer by Daniel Henderson (2021)

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If you need a quick devotional to help reignite your prayer life and realign your focus onto God and His Word, 21 Days of Transforming Prayer might be it. Continue reading

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In a Pit With a Lion by Mark Batterson (2006)

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Mark Batterson’s book is a motivational self-help book for Christians that focuses more on success than Scripture. Continue reading

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Speed Camera by Thusitha De Silva (2002)

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Speed Camera & Other Stories is a Shel-Silverstein wannabe that’s not worth your time, though the illustrations by Joyce Ng C.L. are nice to see. Continue reading

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Singapore: A Very Short History by Alvin Tan (2020)

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If you’re looking for an overview, Singapore: A Very Short History (2020) will scratch your itch. Alvin Tan does an excellent job. Continue reading

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Before I Wake, 05: Lucas

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“Lucas” is a short story of alternative history and spiritual warfare, an angelic rescue in late ’80s Minnesota. Part 5 in my “Before I Wake” series. Continue reading

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Trapped at the Bottom of the Sea by Frank Peretti (1988)

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Book 4 of 9 in Frank Peretti’s Cooper Kids Adventures, Trapped at the Bottom of the Sea (1988) offers high, Hardy-Boys-style adventure. Continue reading

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The High Graders by Louis L’Amour (1965)

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While The High Graders (1965) isn’t my favorite Louis L’Amour novel, it’s still better than most other Westerns out there. Continue reading

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Gone Case 2 by Dave Chua (2011)

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This second book concludes the Gone Case graphic novel series. It’s sad and depressing by very Singaporean. A Christian review. Continue reading

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