When I first heard of The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, I turned a blind eye. The title didn’t appeal to me, I mean, what the hell did I care about kites? And the monotone photograph of the back of a boy peeking beside a wall did nothing for me (I’ve subsequently learnt they have a different cover now).

Then I saw the book in my brother’s bedroom. My brother, the copywriter, must know a good book, I thought to myself. And so I borrowed it and told him later. We’re close like that 🙂

The book didn’t disappoint. It has been a long time since a book played an entire orchestra on my heart strings. There were several instances where I could not hold back my tears, then there were that of intense relief. Happiness, jealousy, humility, insecurity, arrogance, cruelty, subservience, pride, face, kindness………you name it. This book wasn’t about kites. It is about LIFE!!!

And on top of all the emotions played out that I could totally relate with, it taught me about Afghanistan. Before the Russians and after. It is a humbling experience to learn about another culture through a book. I’d like to do it again soon.

The Kite Runner was not riveting. It was so much more. Everytime I thought I knew what was going to happen, something else happened. Then when I finally thought I knew the ending, more things happened. After being fooled a couple of times, I gave up second guessing and just kept turning the pages. It was really that good.

I do hope though that by telling you this, I don’t spoil the real effects on you, but go get it. It is worth it.

Beautifully written. Awesomely inspiring. Very clever.

Oh, and bonus point….on page 336, he mentions Malaysia. That we use kites to catch fish? Suddenly I am taking this kite thing more seriously. My good friend flies professional kites out at Kota Kemuning. I’m thinking I’m taking Tee over to watch some of this kite flying.

I’m about to start another book but *sigh* how can anything compare right now……

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Who is Mamapumpkin?
Mamapumpkin spent 7 years in London committing crimes to gain her Bartlett degree in Architecture. She then spent 7 years as a Stay At Home Mom raising her children as documented in this blog of over 15 years thereafter returning to the Corporate World stronger than ever as the Country Director of a British Multinational. She sets out to prove to all, that you can have anything and everything that you want; if you have that fire of desire burning within and the drive to work hard. Even better with much love.

Mamapumpkin has not only grown corporate businesses successfully in the past but has grown not one but TWO network marketing businesses in the notorious MLM (Multi-Level Marketing) industry, achieving success in under 2 years. She believes in the MLM business model but realises the DRASTIC PITFALLS and great stigma attached to it, understanding EXACTLY WHY the majority would shy away (or RUN for their lives) from ANY MLM business. But open your eyes and take time to understand it intellectually, remove your hang-ups, confirm your research, and you may just want to seize an opportunity. She did. And no, she never went about chasing people for sales. She had a sophisticated system work for her through technology and a smartphone.

She now impacts lives authentically with proven strategies amassed through the last decade of her own transformation offering online coaching programmes and always supports the underprivileged. She believes that we can all have a life of our own desires to enable real contribution into the world. But first, one needs to understand what this all means.

A beautiful life without limits.

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Mamapumpkin is a living testimony that women really can have a lot. Being financially and time free has enabled her to travel the world anytime, anywhere, doing anything, and she spends most of her days with her children, having fun, and supporting others wherever she can. Also having fun.