One statement I always tell my students is that books are free knowledge. We live in a nation where libraries are still free. There are free downloadable books. People sell books for a dime on their lawns. Wherever you go, you can find something to read. There is no greater way to fill your mind with knowledge than with a book.
When I was a little girl we had virtually nothing. We moved a lot, often spur of the moment. I don't remember having a book for a long time. When I was around 8 years old, we moved to an apartment that was literally right next door to the town library in a little New England town. My favorite adventure was to go to the library and read books. I stayed in the children's section for hours perusing the covers and indulging in the pages. I would sit on the large window sills and stare out at pouring rain with head phones on and a cassette of Charlotte's Web in the tape player.
As I grew, I found it difficult to leave the library scene and I volunteered in libraries wherever my life took me. I was blessed to have held some library jobs. Each place I worked, I would stop and take books into my soul. The touch and smell of a hard cover book cannot be replaced by electronic devices. I love the tactical pleasure. But, don't take my electronics from me for I have a vast library there as well. I love books. I love to fill myself with what they have to offer. Books are free knowledge waiting to be consumed.
No matter what walk of life you are from, you can afford a book. Do not let this opportunity to educate yourself for literally no expense pass you by. Take advantage today of a good book.
Take Good Care Today.
Thanks for sharing that Jane.
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