06-06-23 Books!
List three books that have had an impact on you. Why?
Interesting question. As it happens, I started my day by sitting down to read. Usually I have the TV or radio on but this morning I was eager to get back to the next section of A Widow For A Year by John Irving. It has been hard to get enrapt by but I can’t leave it go. A Prayer for Owen Meany was one of my favourite books ever by the same author. His ability to make a character jump off the page is incredible. I want to finish the book and yet, I don’t as it will be over.
The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay is one of my favourites of all time. I read it walking back and forth to work and was lost in the story and the character that made me root for him and feel his pain. It also taught me the power of one, that I could make a difference, no matter what.
The Stand by Stephen King regularly runs through my brain as a complete explanation of society at its best and its worst. I need to reread it to be reminded of my gratitude for coming through the pandemic relatively unscathed.
Books are my jam, the problem is that I don’t always listen. I am distracted by work and family and volunteering. The ability to travel to different places and mindsets all begins in the printed word. I am a convert, I will follow.
triumphgal 