Book of the Year

Giving advice
Giving Advice Once there was a little boy became obsessed with eating sweets. His mother got worried because of his excessive sweet eating habit and tried many ways to stop him from eating. However nothing seemed to work. Near near village lived a wise man who was respected by everyone. So she decided to take him to that wise man, in hope that her son may listen to him. Mother went to wise man with her son. There she met him and said, "My son, eats sweets every time.. Will you please tell him that it's bad for his health??" After listening to her, wise man thought for a while and refused to give any advice to that boy at that time. He asked mother to return to him after a month. She wondered why he asked them to return after a month, why not tell boy to stop eating sugar at that time yet she left. Later, she returned to wise man and this time wise man took boy for a walk and after a while returned. He looked at boy and said, "Boy, You should stop eating sugar because it's not good for health.." Boy nodded and promise that he will no eat sugar anymore. After this mother left with her son. Few days later she returned to wise man and said, "Thank you for your help. Boy has kept his promise made to you and hadn't eaten sugar since then." She was curious about why holy man needed a month to tell her son that. So she asked holy man, "When i first came to you.. Why didn't you told my son to stop eating sugar right then?? Why did you asked me to return after a month??" Wise man smiled and replied, "At that time, I used to eat sugar myself and i didn't had right to tell your kid eat stop eating sugar.. But now i don't eat sugar anymore.. That's why i was able to tell your kid to stop eating sugar.." Moral: A person's example is much powerful than just words.. When we ask a person to do something, we must do it ourselves too. Always make sure that your actions matches your words. # BE INSPIRED AND MOTIVATED
By Don cagey3 years ago in BookClub
Book Review for "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay" by Michael Chabon
"The true magic of this broken world lay in the ability of the things it contained to vanish, to become thoroughly lost, that they might never have existed in the first place." ~Michael Chabon, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay.
By Sunny C3 years ago in BookClub
Frederick Douglass
Douglass was born enslaved as Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey on Holme Hill Farm in Talbot county, Maryland. Although the date of his birth was not recorded, Douglass estimated that he had been born in February 1818, and he later celebrated his birthday on February 14. (The best source for the events in Douglass’s life is Douglass himself in his oratory and writings, especially his three autobiographies, the details of which have been checked when possible and have largely been confirmed, though his biographers have contributed corrections and clarifications.) Douglass was owned by Capt. Aaron Anthony, who was the clerk and superintendent of overseHarriet Bailey worked as a field hand on a neighbouring plantation and had to walk more than 12 miles (about 19 km) to visit her son, whom she met with only a few times in his life. He described her as “tall and finely proportioned, of dark, glossy complexion, with regular features, and amongst the slaves was remarkably sedate and dignified.” She died when he was about seven years old. As an adult, Douglass learned that his mother had been the only Black person in what was then Talbot county who could read, an extraordinarily rare achievement for a field hand.
By asmariaz3 years ago in BookClub
Uncle Toms Cabin
Uncle Tom’s Cabin, in full Uncle Tom’s Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly, novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe, published in serialized form in the United States in 1851–52 and in book form in 1852. An abolitionist novel, it achieved wide popularity, particularly among white readers in the North, by vividly dramatizing the experience of slavery.
By asmariaz3 years ago in BookClub
Explore the Literary World
Introduction Have you ever looked up on Google and found a list of the top 5 books to read? Well, we have! Google has created a list of the top five books that it believes everyone should read. Here are our picks:
By WordWeaver3 years ago in BookClub
A Ripple of Kindness
Once upon a time in the quaint town of Willowbrook, nestled between rolling hills and a sparkling river, there lived a man named Samuel. Samuel was known throughout the town for his unwavering kindness and willingness to help others. He owned a small hardware store, and everyone who entered was greeted with a warm smile and a genuine offer of assistance. Samuel firmly believed in the principle that one good turn deserves another, and he lived his life by this motto.
By 72kracks3 years ago in BookClub
WHY POETRY
Ever since I was a child, the idea of a vacation never made sense to me. I hardly travel anywhere outside of this Big Apple. There’s enough nutrition to gather from this fruit.
By Christian Lee3 years ago in BookClub
House of Wind Book Club
Covid-19. It's not even a sentence yet it elicits a range of complex emotions for most individuals. For me, that virus altered my life thoroughly. The harshness of it, the unpredictability and swiftness took more than health, it took mortality and a chunk of my spirit.
By Nikki Torino Wagner3 years ago in BookClub
The Language of Spirit
When I think about books that have changed my life, there is one that stands out far more than any other - what I mean to say is that it changed my life in so many ways, and at such a deep, and profound level, that there's no question: THIS is the one.
By Elizabeth MacKinnon3 years ago in BookClub
The Four Agreements
The book that has changed my life for the better! About two years ago, my life took an unexpected turn. I simply had decided that maybe I wasn't meant to be a famous author. For years, I tormented myself with the thought that maybe I was not good enough.
By Adrianne Kirksey3 years ago in BookClub
The Joy of Reading: Unlocking Worlds Through Books
Introduction In a world filled with screens and distractions, the simple act of reading remains a timeless source of joy and enrichment. Whether it's an exciting adventure, a thought-provoking mystery, or a heartwarming romance, books have the power to transport us to new realms and expand our horizons. Let's delve into the wonderful world of reading and discover how this age-old activity continues to bring joy to people of all ages.
By Article Pro3 years ago in BookClub
Open by Andre Agassi
My Tedtalk xDallas script Hello Dallas, how y'all do in tonight? I've often wondered if, in life, I have made different decisions if I would be in another place, and then I think, what decision led me to this? I realized many judgments led to this, but there is one conclusion I can pinpoint that changed my life. I don't know if you've often thought about the idea of different universes and how maybe another version of you is out there wondering about you, and maybe that's why we get shivers down our spine. Maybe because the other one of us is thinking of us simultaneously.
By Jazzy 3 years ago in BookClub