ahh, procrastination.
As I sit here in Hayden Library, procrastinating the inevitable paper that must be finished, I began to think about books that have changed my life.
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver: Made me look at my faith, and examine it in a way I wouldn't have dreamed possible. Created the faith that I believe today. Also helped me understand the importance of family.
The Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri: Gave me a perspective on culture that I'd never had before, along with making me crave Indian food every two pages that I read. :)
Beloved by Toni Morrison: Completely revamped the way that I now read a book. Also had some of the most beautiful prose I believe I've ever read.
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand: Put a new perspective on human independence, along with an interesting (and somewhat positive) aspect pertaining to selfishness.
The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway: Opened my eyes to the world of literature. And created an unbelieveable passion to go to Europe.
Galina by Galina Vishnevskaya: Made me realize my life is pretty fuckin' easy. And increased my passion for Russian culture.
The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky: Oh Russian Literature! Where do I begin to express my passion for your words? Someday I'll read you in Russian, and oh! when that day arrives, it will be a day of great rejoicing.
I was quoted in The State Press. When asked, "What are your plans after graduation?" I replied, "Take a year off. That way I can read the 30 books I've bought over the past four years." Funny thing is, I counted the books I have yet to read, and the grand total is 56. Am I stupid for buying that many without having the time to read them first? Hell no. I never regret a single book purchase. (Especially while I'm working at Borders, for God's sakes.)
A customer once told me that the two things you can never overspend on are travel and books. I fully agree.
In this technology age, I find it sad that no one bothers to pick up a book anymore. (Obviously, there are people out there who still read -Borders still is in business, after all- but think about the vast majority of people...they'd rather watch TV.)
Well, it's time for me to work on my paper again. It's on Their Eyes Were Watching God, which is another amazing book. I was especially moved by this:
The wind came back with triple fury, and put out the light for the last time. They sat in company with the others in other shanties, their eyes straining against the crude walls and their souls asking if He meant to measure their puny might against His. They seemed to be staring at the dark, but their eyes were watching God.
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver: Made me look at my faith, and examine it in a way I wouldn't have dreamed possible. Created the faith that I believe today. Also helped me understand the importance of family.
The Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri: Gave me a perspective on culture that I'd never had before, along with making me crave Indian food every two pages that I read. :)
Beloved by Toni Morrison: Completely revamped the way that I now read a book. Also had some of the most beautiful prose I believe I've ever read.
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand: Put a new perspective on human independence, along with an interesting (and somewhat positive) aspect pertaining to selfishness.
The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway: Opened my eyes to the world of literature. And created an unbelieveable passion to go to Europe.
Galina by Galina Vishnevskaya: Made me realize my life is pretty fuckin' easy. And increased my passion for Russian culture.
The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky: Oh Russian Literature! Where do I begin to express my passion for your words? Someday I'll read you in Russian, and oh! when that day arrives, it will be a day of great rejoicing.
I was quoted in The State Press. When asked, "What are your plans after graduation?" I replied, "Take a year off. That way I can read the 30 books I've bought over the past four years." Funny thing is, I counted the books I have yet to read, and the grand total is 56. Am I stupid for buying that many without having the time to read them first? Hell no. I never regret a single book purchase. (Especially while I'm working at Borders, for God's sakes.)
A customer once told me that the two things you can never overspend on are travel and books. I fully agree.
In this technology age, I find it sad that no one bothers to pick up a book anymore. (Obviously, there are people out there who still read -Borders still is in business, after all- but think about the vast majority of people...they'd rather watch TV.)
Well, it's time for me to work on my paper again. It's on Their Eyes Were Watching God, which is another amazing book. I was especially moved by this:
The wind came back with triple fury, and put out the light for the last time. They sat in company with the others in other shanties, their eyes straining against the crude walls and their souls asking if He meant to measure their puny might against His. They seemed to be staring at the dark, but their eyes were watching God.