Mantappu Jiwa

Mantappu Jiwa Summary

In “Mantappu Jiwa,” Jerome Polin Sijabat shares his inspiring journey from a childhood marked by financial hardship to achieving his dreams through perseverance and determination. Born during a monetary crisis in Indonesia, Jerome faced limited resources and daunting challenges from a young age. However, fueled by his passion and determination, he embarked on a remarkable journey that led him to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Japan on a full scholarship.

Review of Mantappu Jiwa

Lovely writing! I enjoy reading this book. The story is light, fun, and very inspiring. Jerome’s storytelling is engaging and uplifting, offering readers a glimpse into his journey with warmth and authenticity. The story is light-hearted, yet profoundly inspiring, reminding us of the power of perseverance and the importance of pursuing our dreams.

Everyone always says, “Follow your dreams!” But not everyone does it. Jerome is one of example why we should give it a try.  It started when he often heard about his friends go abroad on holiday and Disneyland become his obsession to be there someday.  And this was when his idea came out: “to go to Disneyland then I need to go abroad with a fully-funded scholarship”.   But due to his family’s financial condition, the only way to go there is to apply for a scholarship. That’s where Jerome’s journey begins.

What follows is a testament to Jerome’s resilience and determination as he navigates the challenges and setbacks along the way.

From this book, I can tell how hard Jerome fight for his dreams. He ‘teaches’ us that pursuing it is hard work, and likely to take you on a very long journey, but you just need to keep going and trust God in your way.  You will read many encouraging stories from him, full of self-reminder quotes, and leaves you with the energy to bring your dream back on track.

His story serves as a powerful reminder that dreams are worth fighting for, even when the odds seem stacked against us. Through his experiences, Jerome teaches us the value of hard work, perseverance, and faith in achieving our goals.

It is indeed a really joyful reading, and it is recommended!

Let me close this review with one of my favorite quotes of him:

Pada awalnya, kita membuat mimpi. Tapi setelah itu, mimpi yang akan ‘membuat’ kita. Mimpi tidak dapat diwujudkan dengan instan, melainkan dengan air mata, doa, keringat, konsistensi, deterrminasi dan kerja keras  (In the beginning, we made our dreams. But after that, the dream will ‘make’ us. Dreams cannot be realized instantly, but build with tears, prayers, sweat, consistency, determination and hard work)

PS: You might want to see his YouTube channel: Nihongo Mantappu, guaranteed you will also enjoy it!

Conclusion

In closing, “Mantappu Jiwa” is a joyful and inspiring read that I wholeheartedly recommend. Jerome’s story serves as a reminder that dreams are within reach, no matter the obstacles we may face. His words inspire us to persevere in the pursuit of our dreams and to trust in the journey, knowing that with faith and determination, anything is possible.

Book Rating

5 from 5 stars