After struggling with Thomas Hardy’s A Pair of Blue Eyes - my first read, my aunt instead of criticizing handed me Henry James’ short stories. That one act changed everything.
Over the next two decades, I made it a habit to read one new book almost every week. This shaped my habits early:
- Start small. Build your “reading muscles.”
- If a book doesn’t grip you by page 50, let it go.
- Use tools like The StoryGraph to explore.
- Discuss books with friends. It adds depth and joy.
- Set a reading routine. Say 10 pages every day.
My aunt taught me that reading wasn’t a race to finish. It was a search for transformation. That gave me freedom and joy.
Over time, I began to seek out authors who helped me relate to people and events, communicate with clarity, and navigate life’s rough patches. As Burke Hedges said: "You never know which book, at what time, will unlock your next breakthrough."
[Click here to track my literary journey.]
Do you too have a story to share? I’d love to hear that - how books shaped your world. The comments section below is open...`
"Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers." — Charles William Eliot
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