Lucky Number 9: Journey of a Rubber Tapper's Daughter, by Rina Tham
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Lucky Number 9: Journey of a Rubber Tapper's Daughter, by Rina Tham
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People who have nine as their lucky number never, ever stop weaving their dreams….
If you live with your heart open, fear becomes an adventure….
I was ready, I guess. I was of age. In many ways, I had less than most—living on the plantation, saving pennies for food, fighting for floor space by the window, never seeing Father, tapping trees at dawn with Mother. And then there was my arm: I was leaving home with a terrible secret hidden under the sleeve of my blouse…. But I was leaving with a good education. I had a strong foundation in several faiths. I was a hard worker, and honesty came easy. I did not have much of an ego left, but that would later prove to be advantageous. I had birds of paradise, monkeys swinging from trees, the roosters crowing at dawn. I had sunshine, and warm rain on my cheeks reminding me that life is about moments. There were shiny rubber tree seeds in my pocket representing the power and beauty of growth. Mostly, I was leaving with Mother’s voice in my heart; it made me feel safe, as safe as a girl with only one good arm could feel….I had an incredible childhood, if you think about it. I literally won the lotto when it came to school. And those diamonds in my pocket were priceless to me. They were the reason I had anything at all. My arm brought panic, but sports changed my life. When I threw the shot putt, no one stared at the scars on my arm. Their eyes followed the path of the ball. And then they cheered. They always cheered more loudly than I thought my throw deserved. My childhood has been blessed. It’s perspective, I guess….
And when I left my mother’s arms, I felt joy and freedom. And this girl who made all Cs in school found more success than she ever could have dreamed. Despite my rather busy career life, I perpetuated extra-curricular traveling activities, too. I have hiked Mount Bromo in Indonesia; Mount Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia; Mount Sinai, Isreal. I took a Viking Cruise from Sweden to Norway and Finland. I've cruised along the Yangzi River in China; the Nile River in Egypt; Niagara Falls, Canada; Galapagos Islands, and the Amazon River in Peru. I went scuba diving in San Lucas in the Caribbean. I learned to Surf in Hawaii and California. I took a Sand, Surf & Air Balloon ride to watch the sun set in Dubai. I hit the slopes in Australia, Switzerland, Prague, America. With a pack on my back, I traveled all over. And this is the best, I parachuted out of a plane from 20,000 feet at Perris Lake, California.But I was always searching for peace in the jungles of Malaysia, the Sistine Chapel, and the Krishna Temple. In marathons in Hong Kong, Europe, and Malaysia. I prayed in the temple in Sri Lanka. Prague? Berlin? They were fascinating. I’m so blessed, but life was not still when I visited those places. That came gradually.
“Peace starts from within in the hearts of each of us.” Gandhi said that. It was the Father of India’s message to the world. Everyone can make a difference. It brings me great peace to visit this temple and see the shrine to Gandhi. I like to meditate and feel the serene energy on the lake there too. I look forward to daily meditations. I have found balance; it anchors my soul. At last I have found my way home.Whether I am with my Buddhist mother, my Jewish husband, or the Headmistress at the Catholic Convent School, I am one with everyone, as they are with me, as we are all one with the Source. It's a very free way of thinking. I don't know that it’s for everyone. I just know it’s for me.
Even though we were poor, those six years at Chinese school took that feeling of wanting away. I was too busy, for starters, to think about my secondhand shoes. Education helped my self-esteem immensely. And the school had this grand church bell announcing a new day. It should have been at the top of the Notre Dame Cathedral, this magnificent bell, not at my little school. I can still hear it today: music to my ears. Lucky Number 9: Journey of a Rubber Tapper's Daughter, by Rina Tham- Amazon Sales Rank: #330441 in Books
- Published on: 2015-09-10
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .53" w x 6.00" l, .70 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 232 pages
About the Author In 2003, Lisa Cerasoli met with Ken Atchity about her screenplay. He said, Sounds like a novel. She started writing while simultaneously leaving for Michigan to care for her Dad. On the Brink of Bliss & Insanity was the result. It won The London & L.A. Book Festivals. As Nora Jo Fades Away, 2010 Paris Book Festival winner, evolved when Lisa & family took in her gram upon diagnosis of Alzheimer's. Lisa refers her documentary, 14 DAYS with Alzheimer's, as the sequel to her memoir.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Rina Tham's very compelling, story, interweaves the multiple ... By Amazon Customer Rina Tham's very compelling, story, interweaves the multiple influences that shaped her life. Beginning with a traumatic accident in her youth, and her family's difficult economic circumstances, Tham shows the transformative possibilities of even these difficult life events.Through persistence and hard work she inspires one to try just a little harder. Her openness to many different kinds of experiences both spiritual and physical suggests that hope and faith are very important ingredients in success. A very inspiring read that no one should miss out on.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great Read and Inspiration for Young Adults By Maggie Gwinn MFT Jungian Analyst This book is very compelling! I sat down, last night to read a few pages and read all but the last twenty, which I finished today, at work. Tham describes a "heroes journey"-- which is especially poignant because it's a girl's story--we usually hear of a boy who shows courage, endures adversity and triumphs in the end. I loved that plucky little girl, and that striving young woman, full of curiosity and dedicated to hard work in any enterprise she undertook. Tham provides a role model for young women, and not just for young women in the third world--I could imagine, for example, that a girl with a physical or economic challenge, for example, could find inspiration in Tham's story. I think of the saying, "Courage is Fear That Has Said It's Prayers." Tham's spiritual evolution was one of the most interesting parts of the story. I loved the descriptions of the jungle in Malaysia and the reunion with her father as a young adult is inspiring. I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants to motivate young people to dream big dreams and work hard to achieve them. Tham is well served by her co-writer Lisa Cerasoli. Great job, gals!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A++++++! By Arju When I first heard about “Lucky Number 9” from a friend, I felt conflicted. The book is about one woman’s incredible journey from extreme poverty in the jungles of Malaysia to the ultimate triumph over adversity. It seemed inspirational overall but I was worried about the sad parts. Fortunately, author Rina Tham wrote this based on her own experiences and is amazing at staying positive and with a healthy state of mind. A positive mind-set will gear a positive outcome. I realized that was the whole point of the story and read it cover to cover! A++++++!
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