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……

**************************************************************************
Who is Mamapumpkin?
Mamapumpkin is a former Design Architect turned Multi-Million Dollar Digital Entrepreneur. 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 and doubled her salary 5 times over 5 organisations but has grown THREE BUSINESSES to 7 FIGURES within an 8 year period. She now shows others EXACTLY HOW after retiring her own husband from employment. He is now the official dog walker, family driver, chef and THE BEST FATHER to their two girls and THE BEST HUSBAND to the woman who CHOSE HIM!

Mamapumpkin is the girl who has nothing but fights for everything including YOU. She is idealistic in her desire to put unbelievable amounts of money and extrardinary happiness into the lives of good people so we can change the world together believing in happiness for ALL. She strives to impact lives authentically wanting to reduce poverty cycles and enable quality education for all and always supports the voiceless. She believes 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.

If you wish to learn how to propel your life forward guaranteed, be brave to take action. Mamapumpkin's purpose is to build people. Her gift is to help them UNCOVER their HIDDEN GIFTS. She operates fairly and always leaves an impression. You either love her or not and she is alright either way.

She 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 with anyone, as she spends most of her days with her children, having fun, supporting others wherever she can. Also having fun.