Basta Lovelife (Book Review)

The book is entitled “Basta Lovelife – Making wise relationship decisions”. The author, Kevin Sanders, is a missionary to the Philippines who is in the campus ministry at the University Belt. To most, he is kuya Kevin.

I rarely do book reviews because I rarely finish one but this I did and enjoyed it to the last page. And here’s why:

· It’s an easy read. You don’t need a dictionary to decipher the words; in a country where English is only a second language, that’s a very important consideration.

· It’s so “Filipino” . Well, it was written for the young single Filipino and I think have been successful in that. It addresses the relationship problems of our youth today even our adult singles.

· It’s Biblical. It tackles some controversial topics such as “SAME SEX” and “LONG DISTANCE” relationships, and COHABITATION (Living-In) etc. discreetly but strictly based on what the Bible says about them or WHAT IT DOESN’T. So that makes it honest. It also addresses one of the critical issues often overlooked, neglected, or just simply brushed off in our society today – “PURITY and PROMISCUITY” among single people, youth or otherwise.

· It’s short and concise. The chapters do not go around beating the bush. No unnecessary illustrations that often do not help but only confuse the reader.

· It’s Gender Friendly. Caters to single men and women alike regardless of age and beneficial to both.

· It’s NOT BORING! The book talks to you like a big brother, serious but entertaining. One of my favorite line is and I quote “Let’s get basted” (pg. 119 BASTED: Overcoming Rejection).

· It’s handy. It’s lightweight and easily fits even in the small compartments of your backpack or bag. Take it anywhere, read it while on the bus, on the way to school or office, during break etc. Make better use of your idle, waiting time and read a book.

There, seven reasons why you should get this book. For yourself, your teenagers, girlfriend, boyfriend, your ate (big sister) and kuya (big brother). Get a copy!