What Makes Books So Special?
Do you want to know what's so great about books?
What makes a collection of words printed onto paper and bonded together so special? Here are a few thoughts:
A book is always there when you need it.
A book doesn't get angry, it doesn't shout and scream or call you names. A book just sits there stoically, waiting to be read.
A book can offer guidance when you're down. A friend when you're lonely and a companion on your travels.
A book is a portal to the past. A peek into the future and a way of grounding yourself in the present.
A book offers you access to some of the greatest minds who ever lived. A window into their worlds and a ringside seat as they captivate your imagination.
A book is a gift. A way of expressing love. A way of showing gratitude, compassion and solidarity.
A book is a work of art. A labour of love and the culmination of hours and hours of diligent work.
A book has the ability to change the world. To start revolutions, alter perceptions and change the lives of those who read it.
A book is a guide into parts unknown. A primer on new subjects and a reminder of ones long forgotten.
A book can make you lose track of time. To become engrossed in the stories you read and transported to far-flung worlds from the comfort of your chair.
A book can be big, it can small. It can be easy to read or it can be challenging. Tedious or exhilarating.
A book is just a collection of words but they're much more than that.