Thursday, April 19, 2012

Writers as readers

1. When I read I usually find comfortable. Other than that I don’t really have a preference to where it is I read. Obviously not somewhere extreme, but it doesn’t bother me if I have to read on a couch or a desk.
2. Usually I enjoy reading mystery or murder type books. The only reason why I like this genre of books is because it captures my attention and keeps it longer than other books. Compared to other genres like adventure or sci-fi mysteries keep me thinking and interested.
7. The very first book that I read, that I remember, was Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax. I’m not really sure why it stands out to me but I remember it the most now. When I went to go see The Lorax in theatres I was really excited because I remember everything from the book.
8. my favorite book would probably have to be The Alchemist by Paulo Coelo. I just think that the book has a lot to offer and is interesting in several different ways. The book is about a young boy how has committed his life to be a shepherd. He parts from his family and begins to travel with his sheep. Then he comes across a psychic that tells him that he will find a treasure in the pyramids of Giza. After hearing so he is stopped by a wise king who tells him his fortune of have a personal legend. His mind sparks, and he puts one and one together to conclude that this must be omens. So he sets out on a journey to find his treasure and personal legend. On the way he finds friends and foes that help him shape his character. This book is amazing the story is made so well and the characters feel like real people.

1 comment:

  1. I thought of you when I saw a segment on that show What Would You Do? featuring a younger guy who did the right thing then referenced "Mental Alchemy" as his guiding principle in life: turning hardships or negatives into positives. Quite interesting...

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