Day 5: A Book That Makes You Happy
I have been looking for this book for quite some time. A certified bestseller that is almost always out of stock on most bookshops, you can imagine my joy when I finally did get to buy my very own copy just last week.
Stupid is Forever is a compilation of jokes, one-liners, pick-up lines, and speeches excerpts of and by Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, with a couple of rad illustrations by some of the best illustrators in our country.
What a fun read! Some contents may not be original (re: pick-up lines) but you got to admire the Senator for her sense of humor, which is lacking on most of the other politicians. She, to me, is one of those few who can tell fraud, or lie and yet you will still believe her. That's how trustworthy and credible she seemed to be. Of course, she too, is not perfect, but her deliveries and choice of words and hardwork are totally commendable. I was even more impressed knowing that despite being sick with lung cancer, she still had the most bill passed in the Senate. Going back to the book, I love the variations and transitions of the contents ranging from funny to witty to inspirational and educational. From the first entry to the last one, it really is worth the long wait.
I hope there would be more sensible people like Senator Miriam.
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