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A Contrasting Couple of Book Review Haiku
A few weeks ago, I came across Judey Kalchik’s post about creating haiku with the subject of the poem being a book review. I’ve written a few book reviews, but they were more on the long-form side to fit work as assignments for when I was in my MFA program. And while I’ve wanted to continue writing book reviews, my brain has supplied me with many distractions and worries to keep me from digging into serious book reviewing.
By Hannah E. Aaron11 months ago in BookClub
A book that had a profound effect on me.
When you live a busy lifestyle, it may be difficult to shake the feelings of worry and anxiety that come along with it. Reading, on the other hand, has been shown to really aid reduce feelings of stress. Not only that, but it also has the potential to assist you in having a more restful night's sleep.
By Jacob Damian11 months ago in BookClub
Connections Between Stephen King’s Childhood and It
In another one of Stephen King’s novels titled On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft he talks about many different childhood experiences. In one of these experiences he says: “There was a sharp smell of alcohol. A clank as the ear doctor opened his sterilizer. I saw the needle in his hand—it looked as long as the ruler in my school pencil-box—and tensed. The ear doctor smiled reassuringly and spoke the lie for which doctors should be immediately jailed: “Relax, Stevie, this won’t hurt.” I believed him.” This quote connects directly to what Eddie Kaspbrak thinks in Mr. Keene’s back office. Mr. Keene says, “Loosen up, Eddie. I’m not going to bite you, or hurt you.” Immediately Eddie thinks to himself, “Oh I’ve heard that before. It was about what the doctor said when he opened his sterilizer and the sharp frightening smell of alcohol drifted out stinging his nostrils. Stephen King connected these two books with personal experiences, making it so that the characters have a personal effect on readers.
By Kamden Shavluk11 months ago in BookClub
From Pages to Purpose: The Bhagavad Gita's Impact on My Journey
As I sit down to reflect on my journey through life, I am struck by the profound impact that certain texts have had on shaping my thoughts, actions, and purpose. Among these treasures of wisdom, the Bhagavad Gita stands tall, serving as a guiding light that has illuminated my path with its timeless teachings. The Gita's profound insights have not only enriched my understanding of life but have also given me a deeper sense of purpose and direction. In this article, I will share how the Bhagavad Gita has influenced my journey, turning its pages into a source of profound purpose.
By Shubham Bajaj11 months ago in BookClub
How ‘The Rules’ Gave Me Better Self Esteem. Top Story - August 2023.
When I was younger I had problems getting dates. I kept watching everyone around me coupling up and it made me feel like there was something wrong with me. I’m kind of an open book when it comes to my feelings, so my friends and family would often see me moping about it. They’d dispense advice like that old Supremes song. You can’t hurry love…
By Leslie Writes11 months ago in BookClub
A Book Taught Me How to Accept Change and Live Without Regrets
We struggle to accept change because todays expectations do not align with past protocols. Our changing world requires us to assess reality. We can never be so naïve as to not evaluate the authenticity of claims with the support of logical, scientific, and intellect. The novel by Ayn Rand challenged me to perceive the world from a new perspective.
By Brenda Mahler11 months ago in BookClub
~The Book Club!~
August 11th, 2023! The Book Club! It never grows old and we never grow tireless of it! 🙂 The problem with today is that because we’ve changed into such a fast paced, let’s get everything done NOW world, it has displaced some of us people known as READERS and writers! So now it is much harder to find the time to keep up on the reading of the books we’d like to have accomplished within a certain amount of time! And with all the changes in technology it has brought us to a very difficult place and time in our lives, with the awkwardness of what to do about our options around our beloved, glorious habit of books?
By Jennifer Cooley11 months ago in BookClub