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"Books educate us about art
and politics and people and ideas.
This happens in non-fiction and fiction.
And in poetry, of course.
So many of us have been
moved to a deeper understanding
of things -- or many things --
by taking in a few
dark lines on the page."
~ Elizabeth Berg
Try to imagine all the things you wouldn't know about -- wouldn't understand -- if you'd never read a book in your life. I know, for me, it would be a staggering amount of information. Yes, I've learned a lot from teachers, family members, and friends. I've been educated by life in general. But there are so many, many other things that I wouldn't even know existed if I hadn't read about them in a book....
This is so true! Elizabeth Berg is one of my favorite authors! I Have read a majority of her books.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of her books yet, but was looking at her website this morning after posting this, and thought they sounded good! I put her name on my "authors to read" list. :)
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