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My Approach to Reading and Studying Literature
A Personal Essay
Ever since I can remember I wanted to be a writer. The feel of the pen in my hand, taking thoughts out of my head, writing them down, and the sound of the words I have written being read out loud are part of what drives me.
I write something every day. Over the years I have had a few things published in magazines and on the internet. I used to write for several local newspapers. I especially enjoy interviewing people, hearing their stories and then writing about them.
When it comes to reading books and novels, I enjoy classic literature and non-fiction true life stories. I especially enjoy novels about nature and history, such as World War I and II.
When I do read a book, I am always interested in the introductions written by someone other than the author. I like knowing who the author was, what they went through in their life, and what was going on in their world at the time they were writing it.
Maybe that has something to do with the writer in me. I believe it is easier to write about what we know. Maybe that’s why I write mostly about our travels right now and the places we visit.
If I don’t understand something I am reading, I will look it up or I will read commentaries about the book written by others…
