Reason 46: Books to Read
100 Reasons I'm Retiring
I love to read. Let me say that again: I LOVE TO READ! I was only four the magical Christmas I learned to decipher the words on a page, an event that continued to astound my parents. Despite my visual problems, words have held for me a certain magic.
How I Learned to Read
It seemed like magic. Somehow, the squiggles and lines on pages made up words, and words made up stories. The little Golden Books my grandmother bought me from the supermarket were filled with such l…
During the hospital years when my life was confined to a blue or green room smelling faintly of disinfectant, reading took me away from the latest surgery or infection or mental malady that afflicted my husband. Reading freed me!
While both my Kindle and my bookshelf are quite full, there is always room for more. I just hope I don’t end up like Burgess Meredith in this scene from The Twilight Zone!
What are some “must reads” on your list that I should add to mine?
Good morning,
I love to read books that are entertaining, and books that makes my mind think. Also reading relaxes me.
To name a few are: Go Tell It On The Mountain by Author James Baldwin and To Kill A Mockingbird by Author Harper Lee. My favorite is the King James Bible. Have a good day.