Thank you for contributing your beautiful experiences and adding so much value to this piece. Yes, I think you're right. There are definitely more reasons to add to this list now. xx
Right back at you for the experience election week - it’s much easier to turn off from that news if you don’t live in the US! ❤️❤️ thinking of all you guys it’s rough out here
When I was in 8th grade, we moved to a new state. We’d moved before so that was nothing new, but moving at that age is so hard. I read and re-read every Madeleine L’Engle book my new school’s library. I read so fast that I went to the library every other day to check out a new book. I’m sure I read other things that year (I know I read Gone with the Wind) but it’s the Madeleine L’Engle books that I remember. I was so lonely and miserable that year. Books were my friends, and that’s still how I approach reading even though now it’s also about learning my craft and appreciating writing, too.
Awww Hannah this is such a beautiful memory, thank you for sharing. Moving at a young age is definitely difficult, I'm so glad you were called to read. 🩷
Wow! This article is urged me to reflections. Not only about reading but also about life. Why I read? Because books are created own space by story, advides etc. When I read I forget about today’s world and my life. Books are similary to for example series because it’s also a story and it has a plot twist, but books deeper touch to soul and mind. I think reading about someone’s emotions, in for instance novel, access much more to us when we read about them than spot in real life.
Thanks for including me, Lauren! This was such a beautiful piece. It never ceases to amaze me how reading is such a solitary experience but can be such a deep point of connection among us 🤍
Thank you for sharing your lovely words for this article Michelle. That’s such a good point - reading is a solitary practice that deeply connects us. 🩷
Thank you for sharing so vulnerably and contributing your experiences with how reading has helped you through trying times. I hope it inspires someone else the way it has inspired me. xx
Lauren, given the context we are in... we should probably now add -- to dissociate from the dumpster-fire we are in to the list?!
Thank you for including me, I loved reading this so much!
Thank you for contributing your beautiful experiences and adding so much value to this piece. Yes, I think you're right. There are definitely more reasons to add to this list now. xx
Reading to dissociate is my entire life 😂 it’s the only reason I think I manage to survive 2 years being bed bound
Sending so much love. 💔❤️💪
Right back at you for the experience election week - it’s much easier to turn off from that news if you don’t live in the US! ❤️❤️ thinking of all you guys it’s rough out here
When I was in 8th grade, we moved to a new state. We’d moved before so that was nothing new, but moving at that age is so hard. I read and re-read every Madeleine L’Engle book my new school’s library. I read so fast that I went to the library every other day to check out a new book. I’m sure I read other things that year (I know I read Gone with the Wind) but it’s the Madeleine L’Engle books that I remember. I was so lonely and miserable that year. Books were my friends, and that’s still how I approach reading even though now it’s also about learning my craft and appreciating writing, too.
Awww Hannah this is such a beautiful memory, thank you for sharing. Moving at a young age is definitely difficult, I'm so glad you were called to read. 🩷
What a gorgeous read! I loved everyone's answers and your reasons spliced in between. Thank you. ❤️🔥
Thanks so much for reading Jenovia. It means a lot 🌼
Wow! This article is urged me to reflections. Not only about reading but also about life. Why I read? Because books are created own space by story, advides etc. When I read I forget about today’s world and my life. Books are similary to for example series because it’s also a story and it has a plot twist, but books deeper touch to soul and mind. I think reading about someone’s emotions, in for instance novel, access much more to us when we read about them than spot in real life.
So lovely, thank you Gabi!
What a balm this is this week!! I love the thoughtful, tender answers. Thrilled to be included, thank you 💚
Thanks for including me, Lauren! This was such a beautiful piece. It never ceases to amaze me how reading is such a solitary experience but can be such a deep point of connection among us 🤍
Thank you for sharing your lovely words for this article Michelle. That’s such a good point - reading is a solitary practice that deeply connects us. 🩷
Thank you for asking me Lauren! I enjoyed reading this alot - all the reasons why we read are so interesting! 🩷
Thank you for sharing so vulnerably and contributing your experiences with how reading has helped you through trying times. I hope it inspires someone else the way it has inspired me. xx
Thank you Elyse! It really did come together at the right time. 🩷
Mmmm, they sure are. Thanks Gabriella ❣️