The RAFT

This Book “The Raft” written by Dr. Engineer Arnelito B. Garcia is a non-fiction book, a true to life story. Published by Thrive & Grow Book Publishing. It was written for those who Love to read a non-fiction book, and also those who are striving to rise above adversity. Engr Garcia is a Filipino, was born on 25th day of July, 1972, a License Civil Engineer, a Real Estate Businessman and Life Coach in the Philippines. He is the President & CEO of AB Garcia Construction Inc. a duly registered Corporation in the Philippines. He has taken a Master's degree in Management at Asian Institute of Management (AIM) in Makati City. He always bring his best to Educate, Inspire and Empower Filipinos as he believes that everyone deserved to be successful in life.

This book “The Raft” is a Hundred fifteen (115) pages and contain seven Chapters that tells real and interesting story of an ordinary Filipino who is determined to change the color of his life and believed that adversity in life, maybe a situation, but temporary. In every end of the chapter there is a separate page for a lesson learned.  This book is an English version which widely cater all walks of life. Even a hard working cook, kasambahay, or a driver can relate on the story.

Non-fiction book is my favorite genre. What makes this book good is, it describes that most or maybe many people faces challenges and gave up while pursuing a dream, and yet the author of this book take it differently. Instead he manage the hardship and even loneliness and feeling he's fighting the battle alone with no guarantee of support but he keeps the vision his strength. 

What catches me to continue reading this book is for every chapter the author emphasize that the journey of success has component of time, courage, risk taking, looking for opportunities and even asking for help when necessary. In Chapter 3 he highlighted that there's a difficult path, but there is also Hope.

What I also like in this Book is, it contains very practical information that even a High School Students can relate to the subject matter.  This book is a well edited and I found no error on every sentences.    If I’m going to rate this Book, I would give it a 4 out of 4 star ratings because it contains very practical information that is applicable to our daily life.  

Buy this book and find time to read it!

This Book “Diary of a Pulubi” written by Chinkee Tan is a non-fiction book Published by CSM Publishing. It was written for those who Love to read a non-fiction book, and also those who want to reduce Financial stress. Chinkee Tan is a Filipino Chinese, a Wealth and Life Coach in the Philippines, and a TV Personality. He is also a former comedian actor. He is also the Author of one of the Best-Selling titles, such as “Till Death do us Part,” and for “RICHER and for POORER.” 

The “Diary of a Pulubi” is a Hundred twenty two (122) pages and divided into 22 practical tips or Chapters and contains practical suggestion after every chapter.  This book is a Tag-Lish version which widely cater all walks of life. Even a hard working cook, "kasambahay," tor gardener could read it because it was easy to understand.

Non-fiction book is my favorite genre. What makes this book good is it describes what majority of the people tend to do with their limited finances. Because of the culture and the bad habit of the majority of the people the tendency is their financial budget suffers. 

What catches me to continue reading this book is for every chapter the author emphasize that there's nothing wrong with having all the stuff, and celebrating special occasions such as wedding and even having a dates as long as you don't sacrifice your savings and don't borrow the money for the occasions, and eventually you bury yourself in debt. I like every chapter, but I like the way the author stress Chapter 2 the Wedding, Chapter 3 the Yabang attitude, and Chapter 8 the Aksaya attitude.

What I also like in this Book is, it contains very practical information that even a High School Students can relate to the subject matter.  This book is a well edited and I found no error on every sentences.    If I’m going to rate this Book, I would give it a 4 out of 4 star ratings because it contains very practical information that is applicable to our daily life.  

This Book “Ang Pera na hindi Bitin” by Ardy Roberto is a non-fiction book Published by OMF Literature Inc. It was written for those who Love to read a non-fiction book, and also those who want to know how Bible verses backed up a subject of Money. 

Ardy Berto is an Award Winning Entrepreneur and the Author of the Best-Selling titles, such as “Ang Pera na Hindi Bitin,” “Ang Buhay na Hindi Bitin,” and “The Heart of Healing.”  This book is a Hundred Fifty (155) Five pages and divided into Seven (7) Financial Stewardship Strategies or Chapters and contains Biblical Money Principles in every chapter.

This book is a Tag-Lish version which widely cater all walks of life. A simple "Kasambahay" could read it because it was easy to understand. I use to read non-fiction book. That’s my favorite genre. But the good thing about this book is, it encourages the readers to be an Enterprising and must engage in Business of their own. For me that must be one of the greatest priority to/over the Government and Private Individual in order to reduce Poverty in our Nation. 

What I Like in this Book is, it contains very practical information that even a High School Students can relate to the subject matter.  Though I found few word error on Page 19, “Si Yahweh and nagbigay,” instead of “Si Yahweh ang nagbigay,” then on page 48, “Ang tawag ng mga Financial Indepence.” Upon searching I found no word such as Indepence. But those error did not disturb me in understanding this Book.  

Over all, If I’m going to rate this Book, I would give it a 4 out of 4 star ratings because it contains very practical information that is applicable to our daily life 

This Book “Rich Dad Poor Dad” written by Robert Kiyosaki is a non-fiction book Published by PLATA PUBLISHING, LLC. It was written for those who Love to read a non-fiction book, and also those who want to reduce Financial stress and become  wise in managing Finances. Robert Kiyosaki  is a Japanese-American, a Wealth and Life Coach all over the World, and a TV Personality. He is also the Author of one of the Best-Selling titles, such as “Cash Flow Quadrant, "Increase your Financial IQ,"  GUIDE to Investing,” and many more. 

The “Rich Dad Poor Dad ” is a Three Hundred and Fifty (350) pages and divided into 9 Chapters and contains Summary after every chapter.  This book is an English version which widely caters all walks of life. Even a hard working cook, "kasambahay", or gardeners could read it because it was easy to understand.

Non-fiction book is my favorite genre. What makes this book different is, it contains real story of the Author when he was nine years old with a rich mindset. Because practically he has this mind that is willing to change his life for the best, which is to get rich. 

This book describes the program of mind of everyone when it comes to addressing a long term problem. A problem of Money. It also emphasize how the Rich people raised their children versus the Middle class and Poor people. 

In Chapter One, which is the early part, the Author describe what the Rich do when it comes to Money. He said, "The Rich  Don't work for the Money." Because, the Author said, "The Rich Let the Money work for them." 

What catches me to continue reading this book, is because through diagram it makes me understand the four types of people work in the Business industry with different treatment for Assets and Liabilities.

What I also like in this Book is, it contains very practical information that even a High School Students can relate to the subject matter.  

This book is a well edited and I found no error on every sentences.  If I’m going to rate this Book, I would give it a 4 out of 4 star ratings because it contains very practical information that is applicable to our daily life.