Ruyi's World of Books & Stories

He secured the door. I followed him to the sitting room where he sank into his favourite seat. “You can make yourself comfortable,” he pointed at the sofa. Without a word, I placed my bag on the sofa and slowly settled down. My eyes travelled round the room. The atmosphere was refreshing. No foul smell, he was organized. Attracted to the books carefully arranged on the shelf. I got up and walked there. I picked one of them and flipped through the pages. It did not look bad. I glanced at him, our eyes met. I said, “I like books. I read a lot.” He nodded almost a million times, and noted, “It’s good to read. What can I offer you?” I placed the book back on the shelf and returned to my seat. I turned to him and our eyes met again. I understand why he is staring at me. He was expecting my response. I sighed deeply and answered, “I am not overly choosy. Give me what you have!” “What if I offer myself?” I chuckled, “That will be asking for too much. Do you have soft drink?” “Sure.”...

Each time the issue of racism is mentioned,  tensions immediately run high, reason is thrown out the window, and emotional outbursts run rampant. Even though a lot of effort has been done to fight it, the devastating consequences continue to this day. The heart of this book is focused on the key elements that make racism possible and how to starve the lifeblood to these key elements and eradicate them from the root. Since racism is based on the faulty notion that one race is superior to another, you need somebody who believes that they are superior and another person who believes that they are inferior. When these two people interact, the outcome will reflect what they believe about themselves and their circumstances. This may sound too simplistic, but it is one of the major drivers of racism. In addition to superiority and inferiority beliefs, acts of impunity and unforgiveness are the other drivers. You have those that believe they are superior, and in their zeal to impose thei...

Treachery,  political intrigue,  and gut-wrenching drama…. "A vivid portrayal  of Hamilton  and those who lived in his  influential sphere."  --Kirkus Reviews An American hero is torn between love for his family and his commitment to his country. Born into poverty, this bastard orphan from the Caribbean, Alexander Hamilton, rises to become one of the foremost leaders of our fledgling nation. Marrying for love into one of American's most powerful families, he fathers a family whom he adores. But with politics, nothing changes. It was then as it is now: turbulent, violent, and often deadly. When Hamilton's eldest child is murdered in a duel, his world and his family are torn asunder. This foul crime sets Alexander on a tragic course that will shock the nation. Will it also destroy his beloved family? Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the founding of a nation, Hamilton's Choice chronicles the tragic final years of Alexander Hamilton. If you love...

Never Give Up Skylar L. Hill Lily Pene had the same passion for dancing as her older sister, and was determined to prove to everyone that she had what it took to succeed. Every setback in her life just seemed to inspire her to strive harder, to be a better dancer than she was before, no matter the odds. Dancing was her dream, and she would never give up on that future.   Never Give Up  is available  on Amazon New Book: Judenrein,  a Jewish Dystopian Thriller,  Issues a Stark Warning of Rising American Anti-Semitism The book uses suspense to convey a stark warning to American Jews, based on rising anti-Semitism. The story envisions the fate of America’s Jews after a white supremacist cabal seizes power in the federal government.   “The Jews have enjoyed a level of freedom and prosperity in the United States that they hadn’t experienced for the previous two thousand years, but there are warnings all over the place that it’s about to end,” said a spokesperso...

For ages,  Biblical stories have  served  as moral lessons,  light to our paths  and blessing to all. Marciper hates being a servant boy.  His master treats him cruelly.  Marciper wishes to see Jesus in the marketplace.  Will Marciper find Jesus in the crowded marketplace?  If Marciper finds Jesus, will it change his life? REVIEWS “Quick read about a young boy who hears about the legend of Jesus, and then decides to stick around the market to see if the rumors are true. Despite his disobedience, and possible punishment because he is just a servant, he wanders until he finds Jesus and they get to hang out for a bit... ” –Jules F. “Just A Servant is a short but sweet book about a poor servant boy. He goes to the marketplace and while there wonders if he will see Jesus. Jesus was there and the boy sees children gathered around Him. To the boy's surprise, Jesus speaks to him and accepts him  even though he is a servant boy.  This book i...

New book by  Harold Benjamin envisions  the  fate of American Jews after  white supremacists seize the  reins of power in Washington The book uses suspense to convey a stark warning to American Jews, based on rising anti-Semitism. The story envisions the fate of America’s Jews after a white supremacist cabal seizes power in the federal government.   “The Jews have enjoyed a level of freedom and prosperity in the United States that they hadn’t experienced for the previous two thousand years, but there are warnings all over the place that it’s about to end,” said a spokesperson for the publisher, Intrados Publishing.   “Judenrein tries to imagine what the destruction of American Jewry might look like—and offers a suspenseful adventure and a compelling, if flawed hero who fights to save the day.”   The word “Judenrein” is German for “free of Jews.” The Nazis used it to describe their dream of liquidating Europe’s Jewish population. The au...