Mary Poppins is a much loved classic movie that is essential viewing for every family. Children and parents alike love the movie. And who doesn’t wish they had Mary Poppins as their babysitter while growing up? The life portrayed in the movie is so much fun and brings back the joys of a lighter era. …
The Great Gatsby is a 1925 novel written by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald that follows the lives of Nick Carraway and Jay Gatsby. It is often considered a classic piece of American literature as it captures the spirit of the Roaring Twenties, with all the excesses and extravagances that are to be expected. It …
They didn’t have forever; they just had each other. Any guesses what movie I am referring to? Of course, you do – it is in the title of this piece. It is a statement that is wholeheartedly true about The Fault in Our Stars. They didn’t have forever! They were both dying, and they knew …
American journalist Hunter S Thompson is a mythical figure, partly by his own design. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is by far his most famous book. The book was published in 1971 and many years later the movie was released in May of 1998. The novel first appeared as a 2 part series in Rolling Stone …
Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 children’s classic novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The book is set in the 19th century and explores the life of an 11-year-old orphan named Anne Shirley. The young girl is sent to two middle-aged siblings in the fictional town of Avonlea. They originally wanted to adopt a boy …
Harry Potter captured the imaginations of young people in the late ’90s when the first book in the series hit the bookstores in 1997. Adored by millions, the Harry Potter series defined a generation, inspiring readers and movie-goers alike. It is not hard to see why – the series is full of fun, magic, fear, …
Tinkerbell originated in a book written by J M Barrie called ‘Peter Pan’ in 1902, but she first appeared on screen in the Disney movie Peter Pan’, which was released in 1953. Tinkerbell doesn’t talk in the movie ‘Peter Pan’ or ‘Return to Neverland’ because it is a belief that fairies’ voices are too tiny …
The Mad Hatter is a fictional character forever embodied in Lewis Carroll‘s 1865 book Alice In Wonderland and its sequel ‘Through The Looking Glass’ produced in 1871. Over time, Mad Hatter has been recreated across the screen, both in contemporary movie and game adaptations. Despite the variety of appearances, we think of this bizarre, quirky setting …
19 OF THE BEST FAHRENHEIT 451 QUOTES Ray Bradbury packs so much into each of his words, each of his lines. You’ve got quotes about fire and censorship, but just as many quotes about knowledge and its transcendent power. From one-liners that make your breath catch, to paragraphs that race, here are the Fahrenheit 451 […]
became an instant hit and inspired the 1998 movie of the same name. In this delightful romantic comedy, the sisters Gillian and Sally Owens grow up and fall in love. Sally suffers as a result of the family curse in which any man an Owens woman loves dies an early death. Gilly falls in love …
Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) was a German philosopher and author who wrote Thus Spoke Zarathustra in several sections between 1883 and 1885. He regarded Zarathustra as his most important work and his later work develops the ideas presented in the Zarathustra series. His works have had a huge impact on Western philosophical thought. The primary themes …
David Foster Wallace was an American author who wrote short stories, essays and novels. He was a university professor who taught English and creative writing. He became most famous for his 1996 novel Infinite Jest which has been described as a mind-altering comedy about the pursuit of happiness in America. The novel is set in a halfway …
Nicholas Sparks is an American film producer, novelist, and screenwriter. Most of Nicholas Charles Sparks’ books have been rated as bestsellers due to their amazing content. Sparks pursued a degree in business finance at the University of Notre Dame but always aspired to be a writer. After struggling in different professions for a long time, …
intro These 48 Laws of Power quotes reference three thousand years worth of wisdom about success and power. Written by Robert Greene, 48 Laws of Power, is a compilation of teachings from powerful people across multiple cultures. The book is full of wisdoms inspired from the philosophies of those such as Sun Tzu, Machiavelli, Henry […]
Hillbilly Elegy is a controversial memoir (2016) by J. D. Vance that later was adapted into a movie (2020) directed by Ron Howard and starring Glenn Close as Mamaw. Vance was raised in Middletown, Ohio, but his family is from Breathitt County, Kentucky. Note: you can buy the book here: He maintains that a lack of …
Margery Williams Bianco was inspired by her children’s creativity to write The Velveteen Rabbit or “How Toys Become Real.” “The Velveteen Rabbit” was her first American book, published in 1922 for the first time. It has since been republished consistently. This classic children’s book still inspires children to believe their beloved toys can become real …
Winnie The Pooh is the main character in the A.A. Milne 1924 children’s book Winnie-the-Pooh and its sequels, including The House at Pooh Corner published in 1928. He is a little bear who is best friends with a pig named Piglet, a turtle named Eeyore, and a donkey named Christopher Robin. Winnie appears as a stuffed teddy …
The Law of attraction is one of the most powerful things in the world. It has a lot to do with your thought process. Some people are confused about the power of law of attraction. Law of attraction is if you think it, it will happen. You can make things happen in your life simply …
The Wizard Of Oz is a classic movie. People of all ages have seen the movie throughout their lives and enjoyed it. The movie teaches you how to deal with bad situations that you don’t have any control over. It teaches you about friendship and appreciating the value of family. The movie is based on …
With a novel or television series that can build a fan base for itself, people tend to become overly connected to the characters. They begin to love, respect and cherish these fictional faces. From Harry Potter to Edward Cullen, there are numerous instances of these stories where a character has inspired to an extent where they …
Viktor Frankl (1905-1997) was an Austrian neurologist and psychiatristic. He created logotherapy (healing through meaning), which he considered a branch of existentialism. Frankl was a Holocaust survivor who wrote 39 books, but is best known for his international best-selling book, “Man’s Search for Meaning,” which was based on his experiences in Nazi concentration camps. This …
Jordan Belfort is a prominent American stockbroker, motivational speaker, podcaster and also an author. He was born and raised in a middle-class, but thrived in the stock market and distinguished for his natural talent to sell. Jordan Belfort owned a company known as ‘Stratton Oakmont’ that he turned into a profitable venture through a number …
====rewrite With adoring fans, rabid critics and very few in between, why does Atlas Shrugged evoke such impassioned responses? Because it grapples with the fundamental problems of human existence — and presents radically new answers. Atlas Shrugged, Ayn Rand’s last novel, is a dramatization of her unique vision of existence and of man’s highest potential. Twelve years in […]
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is the complete name of the popular 1865 novel commonly known as “Alice in Wonderland.” Written by Charles Dodgson using the pseudonym Lewis Carroll, the novel tells the story of young Alice, who falls down a rabbit hole into a world full of mystery and the unexpected. The novel is both a …
