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Hey everyone! It’s been a while since I blogged something about my life here in So-Pretty.info. I kinda notice that I posted 2 consecutive Book Reviews. Haha. Sorry about that, I’ve been focused to books lately, since it is summer and it is too hot to go outside, I’ll just sit here and read tons of books.

Anyway, Next month I’ll be starting a new life. A “new student life”, that is. I’ll be pursuing a higher degree (No, not college/undergrad, I’m already done with that) . Therefore, I guess I’ll be busy for next few days (or months.. NO! YEARS!) I am not sure if I’ll be able to post a blog entry more than 20 times in one months (I’m not even sure if I already did that), but I’m planning to keep this blog! Although I’m quite sure that the number posts that I’ll be making in a month will be lessen. I’ll try my best to keep my posts interesting and “light” for my readers.

I decided that my “new student life” will be something that I should keep a little low key. Maybe some of you have made your own presumptions already (based on how I write my blog entries). One thing that bothers me is that I’ll be entering a new life that is very prone to stress and labor. I know that all kinds of profession entitle stress and labor too, but this is something different. I feel like as if I’m making a big deal out of it, but really, this is a big deal for me. This is my future. This is my goal. This is what I really want ever since I was a kid. So, my “future” will start next month. Gosh, I’m nervous whenever I hear some life stories or struggles of people in the field where I am in. I tend to palpitate. I’m not sure if that’s because I’m nervous, or I’m just excited. I hope I’m just excited! Haha!

Oh! Btw, I have a new Tumblr Blog! But I think only Filipino Bloggers will appreciate this Tumblr Blog since I’ll be using it as my Tagalog Blog. (Tagalog is one of the national languages of the Philippines) Please, please, please visit my Tumblr Blog. Here is the link:

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Yes, I registered it on .co.cc! I also installed a Disqus Commenting System to it, so that we can interact once in a while through leaving comments on my posts. I used Tumblr as a blogging tool for a change! Please follow me, I ALWAYS FOLLOW BACK! (Especially if you have amazing posts/pictures!)

Also, in case you may have not notice, I updated my “Wanna Advertise” Page! I have new advertising plans that you might just like! Check it out if you have time.

Lastly, in case you’re wondering, I own So Fabulous too! I’ll be having an upcoming giveaway (in collaboration with, of course, So-Pretty.info) on mid-May. And now, I AM LOOKING FOR SPONSORS! Please? Just leave a comment here saying that you’re interested, then leave your email address too. Or, you can email me at luvlygaljen06@yahoo.com, then we’ll talk about the prizes!

So how about you? How is your life lately? haha! Do you have a “new phase” in life that is waiting to unfold?

It’s been a while since I’ve updated this blog. Sorry for my long absence.

I’ve been reading a lot of John Grisham books lately, and now I’m making a book review of one of his best novels!

The story is about Jake Brigance’s (a defense lawyer) struggle to save his black client, Carl Lee Hailey, from conviction for a crime of murder. The story started when Carl Lee Hailey’s 10-year old daughter, named Tonya, was raped and beaten (almost to death) by two white racists named James Louis “Pete” Willard and Billy Ray Cobb. Pete and Billy Ray threw the half-dead body of Tonya in a creek, and luckily some town locals and local fishers found Tonya’s body then raced her to the hospital. Investigations went through and the authorities caught Pete and Billy Ray and arrested them subsequently.

With heart full of rage, Carl Lee Hailey shot Pete and Billy Ray right after they went out of the courtroom where a lawsuit raised against them is being tried. Subsequently, Carl Lee was caught and arrested, and a lawsuit was raised against him. Now, it’s up to Jake Brigance, who once handled the case of Carl Lee’s brother, to defend Carl Lee from the charges against him.

(I guess that’ll be all for now, I don’t want to give out a lot of spoilers)

This novel talks not only about a father’s undying love for his children (especially if he has a daughter), but also it deals with racial discrimination and obvious justice imbalance. There is no doubt the Carl Lee loves his daughter more than his life, he didn’t even care anymore what will happen after he killed Pete and Billy Ray. I am sure all the father (or even mothers) out there will do the same thing. I believe in the saying that “No one shall put the law in his own hands”, but sometimes, you just gotta do what you gotta do, especially if it is for your family. With all honesty, as I was reading the part where the author describes how Tonya was raped and beaten, I couldn’t help twitching. I kept imagining the scene on how they raped Tonya. Imagine that, a 10-year-old innocent girl, being raped simultaneously by two men, then after they finished on her, they beat the hell out of that little girl.

Moving on, racial discrimination and obvious justice imbalance are another factors here. Tonya, an African-American or as they call it, a “Black”, was raped and beaten by Pete and Billy Ray, the “whites”. Would the perpetrators be guilty or not? Maybe yes. But if we twist the situation, when Carl Lee killed Pete and Billy Ray seeking justice for what they did to his daughter, will he be guilty of murder? Probably yes. You see, there is a difference if we compare an “white accused” and a “black accused”, there is a pre-conceived notion (regardless of the facts of the case) if the perpetrator is “black”. I’m not saying that all of the justice system are like this, my point here is that neutrality is not present if we are talking about a person’s race. One will be judged and stereotyped right then and there just because of his race.

This novel is one of my favorites. It is a long novel with tons of twists and turns in its story. Sure, it makes the story complicated, but for me every twist of the story is worth reading. I will rate it 10 out of 10!

So, what’s my favorite line from the entire book? Here it is!

Make friends with fear, Lucien always said, because it will not go away, and it will destroy you if left uncontrolled.

I have to admit that I have not seen or watched the movie adaptation of this book. Too bad. And now, I’m looking for a copy of the movie. Where could I find one? Any suggestions?

How about you? What was the last book you’ve read? What was it all about?

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