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Mara, Daughter of the Nile. Runner-Up in Book Club Challenge.
I came flying out of a back alley in Egypt, close to Mara's heels. Time was running short and everything was falling to pieces. I was expecting someone to jump out at us from every corner, and so was she. When she was blacking out on a palace floor, half dead, I was screaming silently from the shadows.
By Lydia Stewart2 years ago in BookClub
On Forgetting the Lessons of The Hobbit
As part of a nationwide literacy campaign, a pledge was passed out when I was in fifth-grade. It was the mid-eighties and each student was asked to sign an agreement promising to abstain from television for a month in an effort to encourage them to read. I was the only one who refused. My first memory is of being carried into a movie theater, and television provided a similar fix. I liked the after-school cartoons and the slate of classic 70’s shows that ran after them, followed by the “Big Movie at 8,” which, even then, I could feel filling the voids of my mind like water into a glass of rocks. I wasn’t going to give that up without a fight. Later in life, applying to film school, I recognized that these nightly cinematic forays were an education unto themselves, and those films sit on a shelf in my head next to the books I’ve read.
By J. Otis Haas2 years ago in BookClub
The Power Now by Eckhart Tolle
Title: "The Power Now" by Eckhart Tolle: A transformative journey from present-day awareness "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle is a revolutionary book that has had a profound impact on my life. Through Tolle’s insightful teachings that guided me through a journey of self-discovery, mindfulness, and a deeper awareness of the importance of being in the present moment, I learned to let go of the burden of past regrets and of worrying about the future and embracing the beauty and peace that lies in the present.
By Lizbeth olaedo2 years ago in BookClub
An Enjoyable and Artistic Adventure into the World of Mindful Coloring
This is a coloring book for adults with hand-drawn mandala patterns. Wonderful and relaxing patterns will allow you to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and plunge into the land of peace and relaxation.
By Nguyen Hoang Duong2 years ago in BookClub
Elevate Your Life
Once in a bustling city, lived a young woman named Maya. She found herself stuck in a routine that left her feeling unfulfilled. One day, as she looked out her office window, she realized that she wanted something more from life. Inspired by this realization, she embarked on a journey of self-improvement and empowerment.
By Kayan Andrew2 years ago in BookClub
Beating ADHD with Lessons from Ready Player One
Growing up engrossed in video games such as Ragnarok Online and Perfect World, the virtual world has always felt like a second home to me. Despite the immense concentration and dedication I applied to gaming, leveling up avatars, and conquering missions, I found it incredibly difficult to channel that same commitment into other aspects of my life, notably reading. The challenges of living with ADHD made the seemingly simple task of reading a book an almost insurmountable hurdle. My thoughts would dart around erratically, like an overexcited gamer navigating through multiple screens, tabs, and functions. The result? I never managed to finish a single book. But everything changed when I picked up Ready Player One.
By Abnoan Muniz2 years ago in BookClub
A Book Makes A Book
Across my lifetime, I have felt the deep impact of many different books. My family read chapter books together ever since I was a child, and we used to read regularly. There were times where we would have to read by candle light because we couldn't afford to pay the electricity bill, and during this time the library was a second home to me. I've always read.
By J "Griffin" Rooms2 years ago in BookClub
