Books on grief, love, surrender, and the small practices that carry us through — read across Singapore, Malaysia and beyond. Below each one, a few words from the readers who lived with it.
Winner of the MPH Best of 2019 Award — General Books category.
A book about surrender as strength — letting go of what is bitter, and trusting that a greater plan is already carrying the weight.
What it did for readers
“This book is an evergreen book. You might pick it up when you feel lost, give up and broken… it will make you reflect that everything that happened or was delayed is a blessing.”
Hedayah S.
“I recommend this to anyone who struggles to let go of something bitter, who struggles to forgive someone, who wants a better life.”
Tyra S.
“What makes this book special is that the writer walks the talk. His writing isn't dry — it comes from lived experience.”
For the constantly worried heart — short, handy chapters on choosing your response, addressing what you'd rather avoid, and finding a calm mind.
What it did for readers
“I have lost almost everything I was given in life, yet reading this lifts my spirit and tells me never to give up hope. It will be my daily pick-me-up on difficult days.”
Goodreads reader
“Short, simple but meaningful. It helped me cope with a busy life while finding a calm and peaceful mindset.”
Goodreads reader
Reader responses are excerpted from public reviews on Goodreads and lightly trimmed for length. Ratings shown were recorded in September 2026.
