others. Universal appeal, through the medium of the written word; authors have been pleasing any and all appetites. From the political to the fantastic, there is something for everyone. Stories that entice with drama and action then turn around and rip your heart out with sorrow. From the real to the imaginary; books allow us to learn things about ourselves that we never knew. Books are singular in their ability to make us create a world within our own minds. The author gives suggestions, whispers of a world. We in turn are forced to create the characters, surroundings and feelings. That which we create stays with us long after the pictures from a movie have faded to black. In a way, by reading, we allow the story and the characters to become part of us.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Books!
There aren't many places that you can loose yourself in. Books provide a convenient and enticing place to disappear. Leaving your cares and worries behind and becoming enthralled with the stories of
others. Universal appeal, through the medium of the written word; authors have been pleasing any and all appetites. From the political to the fantastic, there is something for everyone. Stories that entice with drama and action then turn around and rip your heart out with sorrow. From the real to the imaginary; books allow us to learn things about ourselves that we never knew. Books are singular in their ability to make us create a world within our own minds. The author gives suggestions, whispers of a world. We in turn are forced to create the characters, surroundings and feelings. That which we create stays with us long after the pictures from a movie have faded to black. In a way, by reading, we allow the story and the characters to become part of us.
others. Universal appeal, through the medium of the written word; authors have been pleasing any and all appetites. From the political to the fantastic, there is something for everyone. Stories that entice with drama and action then turn around and rip your heart out with sorrow. From the real to the imaginary; books allow us to learn things about ourselves that we never knew. Books are singular in their ability to make us create a world within our own minds. The author gives suggestions, whispers of a world. We in turn are forced to create the characters, surroundings and feelings. That which we create stays with us long after the pictures from a movie have faded to black. In a way, by reading, we allow the story and the characters to become part of us.
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You're quite a girl. It is fun to see that you got it. :-D
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