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'The Pisces' Review: Melissa Broder Proves that She Is the Voice of Our Dysfunctional Generation
Haven't heard of Melissa Broder? If you've managed to miss her four poetry collections and columns on Vice and Ellen, you may know her from @sosadtoday, the Twitter persona that has provided weirdly moving comments about depression and anxiety since 2012.
By Molly Greeves7 years ago in Geeks
Exploring the First Insight
The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield is a riveting adventure novel that uses the tale of one man's adventure through the virgin forests and ancient ruins of Peru in search of an ancient manuscript which details an impending mass spiritual awakening on Earth. Not only does this manuscript predict a mass spiritual awakening, but it also lists the sequence in which it will happen at the individual level. The concepts of the insights cannot be grasped until the previous insight is fully understood... and the sequence is essential. Upon learning each Insight, you get a glimpse of a plethora of information that it seems you have suppressed some place deep in your soul, and the resonance of the knowledge comes flowing into you like ancient memories. The mystery of the Universe feels like less of a mystery and the steps forward seem refreshingly clear. This novel provides prime situations and examples to outline the concepts of this philosophy, making it effortless and enlightening to grasp. This way of life recognizes the Universe itself as conscious energy that breathes life into all that is entailed within it. Not only is it conscious, it is effected by and responsive to our intentions. If, on a molecular level, quantum physics tells us that the Observer Effect proves that the results of experiments are directly effected by the intended outcome of the observer, then at what point do we question our energetic influence beyond the molecular level? Grasping these insights has shaken up much that was sleeping within me and I would be thrilled to do my part in sharing this knowledge with any and all who will also resonate with it.
By Kristin Wilson7 years ago in Geeks
'To Kill A Mockingbird'
A symbol is an object that represents another to give it an entirely different meaning that is deeper and more significant. In many novels, movies, poems, and plays, authors use symbols to add depth and richness to their story. One author who uses symbolism is Harper Lee, the writer of To Kill a Mockingbird. To Kill a Mockingbird is told from the perspective of Scout Finch, a curious and naïve child, who lives in the made-up town of Maycomb, Alabama. She lives with Jem, her older brother, and her dad, Atticus, who is a district attorney. Scout, Jem, and her best friend Dill, are intrigued with their obscure neighbor, and they're perplexed by the racism in their town. The mockingbird serves as an important symbol in the novel, and it connects to both the characters and the plot line.
By Selena Vazquez7 years ago in Geeks
Top 5 Young Adult Novel Recommendations
The YA genre is often called out for being overly saturated with "bad literature" by people who respect the classics. But, I beg to differ. If you search through the regulars, you can actually find some really good books in the YA genre. There's a wide array of sub-genres to explore and many different writers and characters to read about. I feel like many people think that YA is really just for teens; but after having to read many a classic novel myself, it's nice to wind down with a wild fantasy or adventure novel particular of the YA umbrella term.
By Annie Kapur7 years ago in Geeks
30 Books to Read Before You Die (Pt. 2)
Hopefully, you've been following along with this series and have read Part 1 already. These lists are not about reading everything and anything but reading the best that literature has to offer. It's about exploring new and different genres, whilst also becoming more aware of different writers, different countries, and different literary movements.
By Annie Kapur7 years ago in Geeks
30 Books to Read Before You Die
I love literature, as we all already know. But the one thing I love most of all is sharing my love for literature with everyone else by giving people recommendations and asking for recommendations from others. I like reading new and exciting things that I haven't read before as well as reading around and deeply into my favourite genres. At the time this article was written, I was going through a phase of reading biographies of classic Hollywood actors and actresses.
By Annie Kapur7 years ago in Geeks
The 5 Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books for Young Adults and Teen Girls
Top Five Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books/Series for Girls Picking books that hold their interest, and do not seem juvenile, but also do not introduce overly adult themes, is difficult. In my experience, science fiction and fantasy books can be great choices for young adult girls. Many of today's Sci-Fi and fantasy books feature strong young women—heroines that are worth looking up to—and present enduring themes. The fanciful worlds in these books can help girls escape from an adolescents' complex world, while providing entertainment, and maybe even some important life lessons.
By Terry Stone7 years ago in Geeks
The 'Harry Potter' Series—Books, Films, and More, Part 1
An Introduction Thankfully, a girlfriend at the time convinced me to watch one of the movies with her. While it wasn't love at first sight, I was curious, and wanted more. Finally, I watched the first four movies, then realized that I needed to read the books. Once I started reading the books, I was hooked. I remember waiting with bated breath for the seventh book to finally be released. We had pre-ordered two just so we could read them at the same time. Now, my wife and I love having Harry Potter weekends, where we watch all of the movies back to back, and I've gradually made my way through all of the books multiple times. I just received the complete book set for Christmas, and I am almost done—I would have been done sooner, but with school and work, reading has become a bit of a luxury. The series is complete, and meaningful to me, and I'm always sad when I'm done reading the books, or watching the movies—like I've lost a few good friends. This hub is an overview of the entire series, including books and movies, as well as an overview of Harry Potter World at Universal Studios, Orlando.
By Terry Stone7 years ago in Geeks
