I really wish I could live in a book. Since I've been reading like all the time and I'm so fascinated. I read books to escape, escape reality. Every time I'm reading a book I escape in my own world a imagination. I imagine each hero, character and figure with the description I am given and then add a little imagination of mine inside that "person" and it is done. And it's like a movie in my head. I also imagine places and things and it's so beautiful and scary at the same time; like I am watching a movie right now, meanwhile I'm reading. I sometimes crave for being that book, taking place of some character, just to escape being me. But then I always remind myself that that is not possible and that I'll have to accept the fact that I am me if I like it or not. I was always thinking like what's the use of daydreaming about how you could look like and how would a kiss with him taste like and what would I do if I was her. It is exhausting, useless and meaningless. But still we all do it sometimes; we just can't escape it.
Books are my second world, my imaginary world. It keeps the little fragile, but brave child inside me, that I never show to the cruel society, alive. It feeds my soul and mind. My favorite writer is Jerome David Salinger. I've read two of his books; Franny and Zooey and The Catcher in the Rye. These are both extremely good books and I would recommend them to people who have had enough of our world, but still like to read about it or express the anger through reading books and keeping it all to their poor souls. I have the same problem. Actually my mom recommended me Salinger and I will never regret taking that advice. He really change my life and my point of view of the world. I could really find myself in his books, especially The Catcher in the Rye. It is on times sad and depressing and dramatizes about the world and this 16-year old kid's feelings that are so real and passionate. Each feeling is described so perfectly that I almost cried when he was thinking about good old Jane Gallagher and how important it was for him to know if she still puts kings away each time they play checkers. I love how he broadly describes every detail, but somehow still manages to keep the common thread. To keep you on track so you don't get lost in this enormous amount of hard and difficult words that are combined in such beautiful sentences only Salinger can make. I am really pleased to know he lived a long life (he died when he was 91 and his death was natural), because I really think he was depressed and very disappointed on this life. You can easily realize that from his books and things he writes about.
Franny and Zooey was more complicated than the Catcher, I believe, because through the whole book he was describing this interwined relationship between two siblings; Franny and Zooey. Zachary was artsy, handsome and really intelligent for his young age and Francesca was a bit naive and silly, but her beauty could enchant just anyone. So at the end of the book they had a real deep talk since Franny was having a mental breakdown. Zooey helped her to see the world as he sees it; realistic and no way else but accepting the world as it is. Franny didn't quite understand him (not that she was stupid, but it really is hard to change your point of you once you've adjusted to it), until he left the room. That's how the story ended and I love how it keeps you wondering and making new questions that only the writer could answer perfectly and completely. It keeps you thinking about life and the ending of the book. It really does make you question your principals and points of view, even though you don't have to change on the outside or anything big on the inside, too. But it does change you in a way, so it is special.
Books are cult, the way of life, a lifestyle. They can't be ignored and they have big influence on the world. People should read more, because books are the best source of general knowledge. They change the way we feel and see things. They really do change lives and also save them. In so many ways. It can give you hope for another day. It can show you that being kind is your mission in life. It can open your eyes and make you a better person. So so many ways... But what I love most is how each writer puts something personal in their book. Even if it's a different story, each time is something they've shared, something they felt or saw that made them who they are and made them want to share it with the world. Because we all know that you can write best when you write about something you know or experienced. Something you're familiar with, when you know exactly what and where to point something out. People don't realize how much influence books have on us. I wish that would change one day and people will discover the meaning of reading, the special feeling and what treasure books are. Without them, we wouldn't have history like we know it. It would still be history, I agree, but it would be very imperfect. But with books we know how someone felt about something back then, how they were experiencing things and how they described them. I think books (as material source) are the biggest "hidden golden treasure" as I may say, we can get. They are free and by that I mean that we have libraries that are completely available to anyone. They are right in front of our noses and we can reach them anytime we want. Knowledge sure is the biggest fortune we can get; but who says it has to be expensive? I just hope that kids will like to study one day and realize how with knowledge they can get far. Of course everyone's answer would/will be: "But nowadays even if you have a great education, you hardly get a job." That can be true, but isn't being finely educated and generally full of knowledge a better start than taking a chance and bluffing? It sure is a better start.
Books are my second world, my imaginary world. It keeps the little fragile, but brave child inside me, that I never show to the cruel society, alive. It feeds my soul and mind. My favorite writer is Jerome David Salinger. I've read two of his books; Franny and Zooey and The Catcher in the Rye. These are both extremely good books and I would recommend them to people who have had enough of our world, but still like to read about it or express the anger through reading books and keeping it all to their poor souls. I have the same problem. Actually my mom recommended me Salinger and I will never regret taking that advice. He really change my life and my point of view of the world. I could really find myself in his books, especially The Catcher in the Rye. It is on times sad and depressing and dramatizes about the world and this 16-year old kid's feelings that are so real and passionate. Each feeling is described so perfectly that I almost cried when he was thinking about good old Jane Gallagher and how important it was for him to know if she still puts kings away each time they play checkers. I love how he broadly describes every detail, but somehow still manages to keep the common thread. To keep you on track so you don't get lost in this enormous amount of hard and difficult words that are combined in such beautiful sentences only Salinger can make. I am really pleased to know he lived a long life (he died when he was 91 and his death was natural), because I really think he was depressed and very disappointed on this life. You can easily realize that from his books and things he writes about.Franny and Zooey was more complicated than the Catcher, I believe, because through the whole book he was describing this interwined relationship between two siblings; Franny and Zooey. Zachary was artsy, handsome and really intelligent for his young age and Francesca was a bit naive and silly, but her beauty could enchant just anyone. So at the end of the book they had a real deep talk since Franny was having a mental breakdown. Zooey helped her to see the world as he sees it; realistic and no way else but accepting the world as it is. Franny didn't quite understand him (not that she was stupid, but it really is hard to change your point of you once you've adjusted to it), until he left the room. That's how the story ended and I love how it keeps you wondering and making new questions that only the writer could answer perfectly and completely. It keeps you thinking about life and the ending of the book. It really does make you question your principals and points of view, even though you don't have to change on the outside or anything big on the inside, too. But it does change you in a way, so it is special.
Books are cult, the way of life, a lifestyle. They can't be ignored and they have big influence on the world. People should read more, because books are the best source of general knowledge. They change the way we feel and see things. They really do change lives and also save them. In so many ways. It can give you hope for another day. It can show you that being kind is your mission in life. It can open your eyes and make you a better person. So so many ways... But what I love most is how each writer puts something personal in their book. Even if it's a different story, each time is something they've shared, something they felt or saw that made them who they are and made them want to share it with the world. Because we all know that you can write best when you write about something you know or experienced. Something you're familiar with, when you know exactly what and where to point something out. People don't realize how much influence books have on us. I wish that would change one day and people will discover the meaning of reading, the special feeling and what treasure books are. Without them, we wouldn't have history like we know it. It would still be history, I agree, but it would be very imperfect. But with books we know how someone felt about something back then, how they were experiencing things and how they described them. I think books (as material source) are the biggest "hidden golden treasure" as I may say, we can get. They are free and by that I mean that we have libraries that are completely available to anyone. They are right in front of our noses and we can reach them anytime we want. Knowledge sure is the biggest fortune we can get; but who says it has to be expensive? I just hope that kids will like to study one day and realize how with knowledge they can get far. Of course everyone's answer would/will be: "But nowadays even if you have a great education, you hardly get a job." That can be true, but isn't being finely educated and generally full of knowledge a better start than taking a chance and bluffing? It sure is a better start.
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