The Memory of Me

Author Unknown

I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one.

I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.
I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways,
of happy times, and laughing times, and bright and sunny days.
I'd like the tears of those who grieve to dry
before the sun of happy memories I leave when life is done.

I know if you’d had a chance to think about it, these would have been your parting words…the best part is that they are so, so true about you and perfectly describe the legacy you’ve left behind. Love you Babes…

Adetayo Oderinde

25031984 ̴ 09102007

 World Book Day!!! ;)

Today is World Book Day and well, since I didn’t get to wear a super hero costume to school like Tomi, :’( I decided to celebrate the day in my own way, and what better way than to reminisce on the wonderful books and authors that have captivated me over the years and have made life magical?!

 

Enid Blyton

 I recently started collecting her books again, cos she is one legacy I want to leave for my kids. No one, and absolutely no one, should be denied the magic of Enid Blyton. Neways, I won’t deny that I’ve been stealing peeks at the books too! Wink!

Nancy Drew

Nancy Drew was another favourite of mine!!!

 I particularly remember this one!

Francine Pascal

I loved the Sweet Valley Series with Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield!

Chinua Achebe

 

Wole Soyinka

The Lion and the Jewel made English in JSS3 rock!

 

 

Cyprian Ekwensi

 


I remember having to summarize The Drummer Boy in JSS2. I think that was one of the best assignments ever! Dork, abi?!

Elechi Amadi

I remember reading this book in SS1 even though I wasn’t taking Lit in English. I actually read all the texts for Lit students then, and they all thought I was crazy!

Nyengi Koin

She is another beautiful memory from JSS3!

 

The Pacesetters books were some of my favourites growing up! I remember reading them sometime between junior and senior school.

 

Sidney Sheldon & Mario Puzo

These I fell in love with after secondary school, while being jambed by JAMB!!! ;)

Barbara Taylor Bradford

 
I read this series first term SSS1

Danielle Steel

I fell in love with her sometime in senior school, SS2, I think.

Nora Roberts

I think I fell in love with her in SSS3

Sandra Brown

Sandra Brown was my love in those days of Yaba Tech...

 

Tess Gerritsen

Her books are some of the best medical thrillers out there! Plus you simply have to see the series, Maura and Isles on TV!

 

And of course, the Harry Porter series! ;D I've read them like a million times over and seen all the movies too!

 

 

And some of my favourites for all time…

Francine Rivers

 

 

 
 

…I wish I could do reviews on some of these books right here but as it is, I can’t even put them all up, I mean these are awesome books!

Ted Dekker

 
 

 

Frank Peretti

 

 

the list goes on and on and on, there's R.L Stine, Stephen King (I lurveeeee that guy!), Tami Hoag, Mary Higgins Clarke, Jefferey Archer, Frederick Forsythe, C.S Lewis, Robin Cook...I guess I've spent the better part of my life with my nose stuck in a book and the truth is, I wouldn't have it any other way! A big thank you to all those wonderful people who have filled my life with magic and adventure, and who have helped bring my imagination to life! <3 <3 <3
So, a very Happy World Book Day to me and everyone out there who just loves a good book!
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