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Rebecca's Unbreakable Faith
Once upon a time, in a small town called Gerame, there lived a young woman named Rebecca. Rebecca was known for her strong faith in Jesus Christ and was actively involved in her local church community. She was kind-hearted, compassionate, and held her beliefs close to her heart.
By Brilliant Monday 2 years ago in BookClub
Gift
No other book has had so much effect on me like The Master and Margarita by Bulgakov. And I’ve read many, like most of Russians do. In the beginning of 80s I was lucky to borrow a copy of Khudozhestvennaya Literatura magazine dated 1973 where a full complete uncut version of the book had been published, a surprising oversight by government. There I was, in my early 20s, born and raised in Soviet Union, gone through all the pre coordinated by government stages of a proper soviet child. Patriotism, obedience, and loyalty to the state where the Communist Party had absolute power over everything, were inflicted at each stage, from kindergarten to university.
By Natalia Grin2 years ago in BookClub
Literary Escapes: Unveiling the Pages of Wanderlust
Introduction: The World Through Words In a world where physical travel has its limitations, literature stands as a timeless vessel that transcends boundaries and transports us to far-off lands. As avid readers, we are familiar with the magic of getting lost in a book, but what if those pages could take us on journeys beyond our imagination? Welcome to the realm of literary escapes, where words become passports to distant cultures, foreign landscapes, and captivating experiences. In this exploration, we'll uncover how literature serves as a gateway to exploring the world from the comfort of our homes.
By Ivan Ipšić2 years ago in BookClub
Unveiling Life's Hidden Secrets: How 'The Secret' Transformed My Reality
Introduction: There are books that merely tell a story in a world overflowing with words, and then there are those exceptional works that change the path of human history. Let's take "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne as an example. This understated book contains the potential to alter reality itself. Come along on a journey with me as we explore the mystifying appeal of "The Secret," a book that transformed my skepticism into amazement, my doubts into resolve, and my reality into a blank canvas of limitless possibilities.
By Tereza Giannouri2 years ago in BookClub
A Sound of Thunder
I was in the 6th or 7th grade when we had a story "The Vacation" by Ray Bradbury in our reading list. I liked it, which did not happened too often to readings from the school program. And my parents put a book with more stories from the author in front of me. The first one was "A Sound of Thunder". I would say this book affected my life in two different ways. First of all it was the first time I heard about "butterfly effect", and the thought that the smallest movement in the past, may make a huge difference in the future - it was incredible. I remember about it since then and it gave me realization that if something bad happened you never can be sure that if such a thing had not occurred, the world would have been any better today. It gives you some kind of additional perspective when you think about historical events or even personal ones.
By Olga Moyseyenko2 years ago in BookClub
The Transformative Power of Words
Books possess a unique magic that transcends mere pages and ink. They have the power to shape our perspectives, ignite our imaginations, and leave an indelible mark on our souls. Among the countless tomes that have graced my shelves, there is one that stands as a beacon of transformation - a book that didn't just entertain, but profoundly changed me.
By Isabel Loução2 years ago in BookClub
The GULAG Archipelago
I've lived long enough now to feel that books rarely change me. Probably the last one was Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt that I read in 2004 or 2005, early in my doctoral program. Even then I wouldn't say that it changed me as much as it shook me in realization that human history was full of misery and suffering universally until quite recently and that we are probably living in the best human times in terms of life's comfort and personal security. And it all is incredibly fragile.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in BookClub
365 Days of Happiness
THINK OF WATER AND HOW IT MOVES AROUND THE ROCKS. It always finds a way to flow around, above, and even underneath them. Water flows wherever it wants to flow, and does not stop or get held up by the rocks. It keeps its focus on its purpose … To stay true to your flow, don't make the rocks in your life the most important happenings. Instead, keep your focus on your purpose to flow, and with that, find other ways around them to be and live your truth.
By Teresa Renton2 years ago in BookClub
Books that changed Me: It
So back in my toddler days I was over my dad’s house for the weekend and this movie came on tv about this evil clown who was torturing a group of little kids with his mind games and wicked ways. My dad explained the movie to me because he had obviously seen it before and liked it and now so did I. The name of that movie was called It and it is one of many chilling, yet amazing stories from sci-fi and horror master Stephen King. It is also an important book in my life that had a lasting impact that changed me.
By Joe Patterson2 years ago in BookClub
The Horror of Frankenstein
Frankenstein and Dracula As a child I was not allowed to watch horror movies so monsters of any kind for me were associated with Halloween. I discovered it myself in my teens when my fascination with horror movies began. My mother’s first horror movie was the classic “Dracula” also released in 1931 with Bela Lugosi portraying the vampire. My parents as immigrants arrived in New York City in 1951 and during the 1950s they released “Dracula” once again in the movie theaters. Well mom was so interested that one evening dad took her to see the movie. She said she was never so frightened in all her life and was holding on tight to dad on the way home. Dad of course, had a great laugh about it all. I first met Frankenstein in the classic horror movie from Universal Pictures that was released in 1931 with Boris Karloff portraying the Monster. So when I asked mom if she would watch “Frankenstein” with me she did, but held onto a glass of wine.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in BookClub
