Enthusiasm

Name: Enthusiasm
Price: $14.95 NZD
Author: Fida R. Abbott
ISBN: 9781450045513

A Novel Based on the Author's Own True Story

by Fida R. Abbott

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E-Book

$14.95

Hardcover

$47.95

Softcover

$31.95

E-Book

$14.95

Book Details

Language : English

Publication Date : 24/02/2010

Format : E-Book

Dimensions : 6x9

Page Count : 261

ISBN : 9781450045513

Format : Hardcover

Dimensions : 6x9

Page Count : 261

ISBN : 9781450030755

Format : Softcover

Dimensions : 6x9

Page Count : 261

ISBN : 9781450030748

About the Book

ENTHUSIASM is a captivating and inspiring novel that will take readers to the author’s own true story. The author narrates the journey of her life and shares how enthusiasm played a vital role in pursuing her dream in the writing world—with English as her second language—in her new country. Here, she exemplifies her experiences, her family and relationship, her inspirations, and her passage towards her remarkable goals. This novel is a reflection of her own life, how she faced obstacles, how she handled life, how she inspired and touched other people’s lives through her works, and how she achieved the amazing successes of her life and endeavors—a perfect blend of life’s spices.

Through Enthusiasm, readers will be affected by the author’s wonderful story. Filled with hope and inspiration, strength and enthusiasm, this novel will draw out the best within its readers’ hearts and minds.

About the Author

Fida R. Abbott was born and raised in Indonesia, married with an American, has a daughter from her marriage and lives in Pennsylvania. Her interest in writing has brought her becomes Managing Editor at a daily online Indonesia news, based on the citizen reporter, www.kabarindonesia.com and as a Director of the Online Writing Course there. She is the Author of What Prayers does Mommy Teach Me?, Dancing in My World, and Amerindo Kitchen in Series. Her websites are www.abbottsbooks.com and ….. www.xlibris.com

Customer Reviews

Wow, I feel like I know Fida personally and could count her as one of my friends. The style of writing is like a conversation with a friend, I could imagine sitting with coffee and cake and chatting with her. Wonderfully written, it is like a peep into someone's life, warts and all. She is not afraid of writing it as it is, and doesn't sugar coat anything. The fact that English isn't her first language makes the book more personal and readable, and her descriptions of everyday matters are stunningly brought to life with her informal writing style. I would recommend this book, it is a fantastic insight into a 'normal' life - and Fida comes across as a beautiful, warm, kind person.

Sarah from the United Kingdom
In her book, Enthusiasm, Frida Abbott celebrates the everydayness of life. She has developed practiced wisdom that sees the promise in the ordinary. Writing about her life and goals in a very personal and warm way; Frida expresses the fears and thoughts we have when pursuing a dream. This book is also colorfully 'illustrated' with shares of her Indonesian culture!

Marta Wajert
An intimate look into the life of an American housewife and mother who has a dream. She pursues her dream to write a book. All the while, taking the reader on an adventure, navigating through her obstacles with precision. The fact that the author was raised in Indonesia, and wrote this book in English, is a perk. The words sometimes give the reader the feeling she writes English as she would speak it, with a hint that she is educated in another language. I enjoyed her inclusion that shows her proficiency in a professional position in a writing course in Indonesia. Her recollections of her childhood were very moving. I was impressed by her cooking of delectable Asian/Indonesian meals, entertaining, tending to her beautiful garden, teaching her daughter the skills of life, and being a loving wife, while possessing a certain independence. This book illustrates what a person can accomplish with dedication and hard work, drive and strong will. I read the book twice. Fida Abbott is a compassionate, kind, exuberant and intelligent person. I am fortunate enough to know her personally. She is a member of my church. She greets everyone with a sparkle in her eye and “Enthusiasm”. I loved reading her book.

Diane Evans
"I enjoyed how she narrated part of her life to pursue her dream as a published author with English as her second language. She made her simple life interesting and remembered every detail in her life. She could blend the story of the past, present and her dream for the future well in her novel. She told her stories in bold frankness, sprinkled with her cultural upbringing and native Bahasa Indonesia language, making her novel unique and one of a kind. She valued family, relatives and friends and they became part of this novel.

Enthusiasm is an interesting novel to read. This novel will be a source of inspiration and encouragement for women seeking to move forward in their life. It can be good resources for everybody who wants to be a writer. She shared her brilliant ideas and marketing efforts, used her blog as a marketing tool to connect with people as many as possible, learned from the great writers, and valued people's feedbacks.

I am inspired by her quotes and her brilliant ideas she presented in her novel, which is a good resource for writers, especially her marketing concept of ""spread the word"" and ""connect with more people"" to let them know about her works. "

Viviana Widjaja
"I enjoyed the company of this novel. It's a celebration of woman to write finding her personal avenues of self-expression.

Enthusiasm purely shows the writer's life adventure. It's about her determination to pursue her dream. Through her simple routine as the housewife, you still can gain big desire to keep moving. It taught me some lessons that we never know how far or short us to our destination. The eagerness should last throughout our lives.

Everyone has the lowest point in life. Through Enthusiasm helps me finding the answer. It brings me back to my senses, and making me more appreciate of my life.

Learn yourself from the book. I know I am. If you have a dream, don't wait to pursue it.

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Ruth D. Purnamasari
"I enjoyed this novel very much. It's full of inspiration and encouragement for people who want to pursue their dreams.

Of course we are gonna face obstacles in life, but if we persevere we will overcome those obstacles and be able to achieve something in this life.

I am inspired by this novel in pursuing my dreams and doing what I love to do.

"

Joeli Soetantyo
"Like tea with a good friend in the afternoon, this publication is a warm, intimate and pleasant read when you'd like a little charm and entertainment (and knowledge) from Fida's own life stories.

Her interest in the world around her, as well as the Indonesian world she left to come to America comes to life in the pages of her story.

Many of the topics read like short stories in themselves, so the book can be read either in bits or all at once... so sit down, have a cup of tea and visit with Fida in her book. Enjoy!

"

Marie Sedlak Lupone
"Mrs. Abbott's story will inspire anyone who wants to persue their dreams to move forward despite challenges and obstacles. She did not let her limitations stop her from achieving her literary dreams despite a language barrier. Being a person who enjoys fine cuisine,I especially enjoyed the recipe references from her native country, Indonesia. "

Belle
Fida is a woman who not only follows her dream but inspires others to do the same. Enthusiasm is a story of a writer, her dream, and how she reached it. I loved that the author shares her personal experiences in detail and by the end of the book, I feel like I know her personally and just want to be friends with her because of her Enthusiasm not only for writing, but for living life. A great inspiring read for all.

Sherrell Prefontaine
I had purchased a copy directly from the author, which she kindly autographed for me. BONUS. It was an amazing book. I have read it twice already and I just can't seem to put it down once I start reading. Absolutely wonderful.

Aubrey Baldwin
The author was pretty impressive writing about her story. She is very talented for someone who can read and write two different languages than writing her story like a diary. This book inspired and motivated me to want to learn a second language, more than I did the first time. It's not as easy as it looks. I think you guys should read this book. It might start out slow, but it picks up in the middle.

Van Elaine Degan
Perseverance and enthusiasm are two themes that I feel very strong appear in Fida Abbott’s book entitled Enthusiasm. As a main character in this book, she has responsibilities as a mother, a housewife, also as a worker. But she also has a strong will that she has to pursue her dream to become a writer. Her persistence and passion made her dream came true. I enjoy reading this book. Even though it is bearing heavy themes but Fida has successfully presenting it in an easy and enjoyable writing. This book is informative as well. I will encourage my other writer friends to read this book, to have that enthusiasm, too..

Yunita Phillips

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