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"I Feel Infinite"
When I think about a book that changed me, I think of several different books. But one that stands out is The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Maybe it's cliché to say this book changed me; when I tell people it's one of my top 5 favorite books, they usually roll their eyes at me. But this book brings me comfort. Every time I read it, I learn something new, realize something new.
By Samantha J.2 years ago in BookClub
One Story to Rule Them All...
When I was a young boy, my only means of escape from the horrors and sheer boredom of the real world were books. I would read just about everything I could get my hands on, starting with The Hitch-hikers Guide to the Galaxy at 5, moving on to Dune at around 7 or 8. I was 10 when I stole my older brother's copy of Lord of the Rings, a tattered, dog-eared tome containing the entirety of the trilogy in the one volume.
By Dave Rowlands2 years ago in BookClub
The Game Changer
A book that changed me? Hmm... How far back can I remember, exactly? Every time I think of an influential novel in my history of being an avid reader, I remember an earlier one that I assume has had more of an impact, mostly because something, or quite rightly someone, that I had the good grace of being gifted as a child, sparked a beautifully endless stream of events that have carried me over the course of my life.
By Sian N. Clutton2 years ago in BookClub
“A journey Through life”
In a quaint village nestled between rolling hills and a sparkling river, there lived a young girl named Elara. From a young age, Elara possessed an insatiable curiosity about the world around her. She was captivated by the changing seasons, the whispers of the wind, and the mysteries of the stars above.
By Lawal simbiat 2 years ago in BookClub
Alas, Babylon
"Out of death, life; an immutable truth" ― Pat Frank, Alas, Babylon Sirens blared throughout the school, and Mrs. Dixon dropped her textbook. Unlike a fire drill, my eighth-grade teacher ordered us to sit under our desks. My heart raced with the question, Is this it? The nuclear attack? Are we about to all die? If we survive, would our skin fall off? How would we eat, drink, and breathe if everything is contaminated? How would communities divided by race amidst forced desegregation pull together, or would we die?
By J. S. Wade2 years ago in BookClub
How Anthony Robbins Awakened The Giant Within Me
I love to read books by others who have faced adversity and devised their own way of dealing with it; to learn how they found the courage to get through it; about the people who inspired them in their crisis times, and the advice they might give me that could suit my situation, too. For that reason, I owe my confident and positive state to Anthony Robbins, the American author, coach and speaker who is known primarily for his seminars, and self-help books, including Unlimited Power and Awaken the Giant Within.
By Elaine Sihera2 years ago in BookClub
Adolescent Odyssey
I don’t remember the first book I ever read, but the first one I recall having read to me was a favourite of my mother. Coincidentally, it’s a favourite of mine, though I think we’ll skip the philosophical discussion about indoctrination for another time. The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien, is a wonderful book, but not the one I want to talk about today.
By Alexander McEvoy2 years ago in BookClub
THE MAN OF GREAT RESILIENCE
“Man’s Search for Meaning” is a seminal work by Viktor E. Frankl that delves into the profound human quest for purpose and significance, particularly in the face of adversity. The book is a testament to Frankl’s experiences as a Holocaust survivor and a psychiatrist, and it presents a unique perspective on the nature of suffering, resilience, and the pursuit of meaning in life.
By Kabilesh G2 years ago in BookClub
