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My Friend, Margaret. Runner-Up in Book Club Challenge.
Shy and withdrawn, I entered the classroom already in progress. After being introduced, I took the empty seat at the back of the sixth-grade math class learning about different shapes. Several were on the green chalk board showing angled degrees. Unfamiliar with the equations and the names of the various shapes, I felt lost and alone. Sixth grade was a hard year for a variety of reasons, from being the new girl in town, missing out on education due to multiple moves each year, and being removed from my mother’s care, my changing body added to my long list of reasons for feeling awkward. Given the degree of isolation I found myself in, deciding to read Are You There God, It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume at the suggestion of the school librarian was the best thing I could have done for myself at that time.
By Esther Julianne McDaniel2 years ago in BookClub
The Way of Zen by Alan Watts: A Book Review
I recently serendipitously reconnected with my old monk friend. He offered me the the book Siddhartha, by Hermann Hesse (1922), when I was a teenager. When we got together recently, he offered me the book reviewed in this report, ‘The Way of Zen’, written by Alan Watts. At the onset, I apologize if my digressions are in any way offensive, they simply expose what flows through my mind.
By Katherine D. Graham2 years ago in BookClub
Nabokov's Lolita
My mom taught me to read when I was two. I toddled around the neighborhood reciting Dr. Seuss to anyone who would listen. By six, I had inhaled Nancy Drew, Grimm’s Fairy Tales, and anything Robert Louis Stevenson. By eight, I had blown through my dad’s library of Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels, much of Steinbeck, and a lot of private detective novels like Dashiell Hammett’s The Thin Man and The Maltese Falcon.
By Lacy Loar-Gruenler2 years ago in BookClub
"In Search of Lost Time" by Marcel Proust
"In Search of Lost Time" (original French title: "À la recherche du temps perdu") by Marcel Proust is a monumental work of literature that spans seven volumes and is often considered one of the most profound and influential novels of the 20th century. Published between 1913 and 1927, Proust's magnum opus delves into the intricacies of human consciousness, memory, love, art, and the passage of time. The novel's exploration of these themes is achieved through rich prose, intricate narratives, and the meticulous dissection of human experience. As we embark on a journey through this literary masterpiece, we encounter characters, settings, and reflections that mirror the complex tapestry of human existence.
By Gokila2 years ago in BookClub
Words that Changed My World - II
My first literary glow-up was The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. I wrote about that here. My second happened when my sister found a copy of this book in a newsagents, and was intrigued by the cover. Josh Kirby does have a distinctive and eye-catching style of artwork. She bought that book, enjoyed it thoroughly, loaned it to me, my brother, my sister, and my mum.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in BookClub
The Decline of Reading Books:
Introduction: The Digital Age's Influence on Reading Habits In an era dominated by digital technologies and instant gratification, a troubling trend has emerged: a substantial reduction in the number of individuals who participate in reading books. The allure of screens, social media, and bite-sized content has fundamentally transformed the reading landscape, prompting an examination of the factors contributing to this cultural transition. From the screens of smartphones to the pages of e-readers, the very nature of reading is evolving within the digital age.
By Mario Rossi2 years ago in BookClub
Titanic's Untold Story: How Large was the Infamous Iceberg?
Over a century ago, the Titanic struck an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Of the 2,240 people on board, only around 700 survived. Since then, the tragedy has been the subject of endless movies, documentaries, and books. While we've learned a lot about the ship and many of the people on board, we hardly know anything about the iceberg responsible for the catastrophe, especially anything concerning its size. But maybe we can find some clues.
By Radhika R2 years ago in BookClub
Billionaires and Millionaires' most beneficial read
"I encourage people to read a lot. Basically try to ingest as much information as you can. Try to develop good general knowledge," Elon Musk says. The only way we can build knowledge is through reading books. You should as much as you can whether you agree with the concept or not, you become more educated. Remember Aristotle's nuggets of wisdom: "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."
By Elevate Writer3 years ago in BookClub
Best Book on Google Search Atomic habits a book that increase my self confidence
What is Atomic habits ? "Atomic Habits" by James Clear is a transformative guide that holds the potential to revolutionize the way we approach personal growth and self-improvement. With its insightful wisdom, practical strategies, and a refreshing perspective on habit formation, this book emerges as an indispensable companion for anyone seeking to make positive, lasting changes in their lives.
By Nav k Aidan3 years ago in BookClub
William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors
The Comedy of Errors was written around 1594, and is one of the eight or so plays that may have been Shakespeare’s first. Like several others from the early group, it does not appear to have seen print until the collected edition of 1623.
By Doc Sherwood3 years ago in BookClub
Story lines
In a land of magic and dragons, a war was about to start. The king and queen of the kingdom had just had their sixth child, and they were happy. They named the boy Arthur, after the great king who had fought in the great war to protect their land.
By Rachael iriabho 3 years ago in BookClub
That First Addictive Story
When I was young I never found reading for fun to be a thing I could get into. I didn't come from one of those households that encouraged us to sit around reading about far away lands, fantastic journeys, or space and the final frontier. It was a different time, and back then parents wanted their kids out of the house as much as possible. Of course, back then it was safe to send the kids out on their own at age 10 and you knew they'd return when they were hungry or it got dark outside.
By Jason Ray Morton 3 years ago in BookClub