Review: The Razor’s Edge (the tragedy of life and post-war trauma)
Book review and personal thoughts on one of my favourite books: Maugham’s The Razor’s Edge Continue reading Review: The Razor’s Edge (the tragedy of life and post-war trauma)
Author: Siming Lan
I write about books, writing, and personal development.
Phenomenological complexities
People are complicated, and that is a beautiful thing (if they are committed to telling the truth). There is nothing … Continue reading Phenomenological complexities
#5 Nietzsche (Meaning Sustains One through Life)
He who has a why to live for can bear with almost any how Twilight of the Idols (1889) ‘Maxims and … Continue reading #5 Nietzsche (Meaning Sustains One through Life)
Reading Billy Collins: Thoughts on Contemporary Poetry
I once read a poetry review which bashes the idea of writing poems as an aesthetic way to enshrine one’s … Continue reading Reading Billy Collins: Thoughts on Contemporary Poetry
I wondered across a pacific sea
When you have a crush on someone, you write shit like this. Continue reading I wondered across a pacific sea
Anne Lamott Talks about Writing Life
My relationship with writing is similar to a youngster’s (as I am) love: you feel conflicted about making the commitment, … Continue reading Anne Lamott Talks about Writing Life
Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results
As a self-help book, Atomic Habits is straightforward, neatly written and insightful. Most similar genre didn’t stick with me because … Continue reading Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results
2020 in Books
In 2020 I read about 80-90 books. Not a bad achievement. My relationship with books has grown practical over the … Continue reading 2020 in Books
Review: We should Take Peterson’s Antidote to Chaos
This book receives a lot of controversies, almost in a comical way. And I am not surprised. Some of my … Continue reading Review: We should Take Peterson’s Antidote to Chaos
Review: Educated by Tara Westover
I came to this book without high expectations: I can’t relate to people with catholic upbringing and I have no … Continue reading Review: Educated by Tara Westover
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