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6 Books That Teach You Life Lessons

Some of the most important lessons you'll learn come from literature

Jona Cumani
Jun 16, 2016
Sweet Briar College
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6 Books That Teach You Life Lessons
J. Rufus Fears, Ph.D.

One of the beautiful things about literature is that the reader inherently learns life lessons from some of the most exciting adventures. I live by the lessons I've learned from these novels. The characters imagined by the writers helped me to build my own character. Even if you don't agree with these lessons I've noted, I'm certain that you would take away your own life lessons from each of these novels. Each reader brings their own unique perspective to the table when thumbing through a novel and that's the gift presented by the reader to the writer.

1. "The Giver" by Lois Lowry: Teaches us that life is tough, filled with pain, and fear and other emotions are unexplainable with words, but that is what makes life beautiful. It teaches the reader to view the whole picture of life and really value all that is around us.

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2. "Harry Potter" by J.K. Rowling: Teaches us that no matter where we come from we can be whatever we want, even a wizard. Through your own choices you can write your own story, determine your own fate. With hard work, and determination anything, even magic can happen.

3. "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green: Teaches us to not take life for granted, live it to its fullest. Overcome your fears and have a positive outlook for you will become a better person by doing so.

4. "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee: Teaches us that no matter who you are or what you do you should treat and be treated equally. Everyone should be treated equally no matter what their color, race, language or image is, for we are all humans and deserve to be treated as such.

5. "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" by Robert M. Pirsig (Sounds odd but if you haven’t read this, it is a must): Teaches you to take things one day at a time and focus on your life one thing: the moment, and take one day at a time for that is how you will reach the best quality of life.

6. "1984" by George Orwell: (One of my favorite novels)- Teaches you that nothing is at it seems. Learn to look at everything not just at its face value but think critically and question it. This novel really makes you wonder that though there may not be a Big Brother watching, who is?

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