Most people know about Dr. Seuss as well as his story The Cat In The Hat. Most children grew up on the books. These stories are also good for adults. If people pay attention to the messages in the quotes, they may find the quotes to be inspirational. People of all ages can benefit from … Read more
In 1847, Charlotte Bronte published Jane Eyre under the male pen name Currer Bell. Bronte would only reveal her gender and that of her sisters’ much later on after her sisters’ deaths. The dark gothic romance became an instant success. Bronte used Jane Eyre to voice concerns about perceived and experienced societal issues facing women. … Read more
** When you follow your heart, you’ll discover a well of strength within you: the real treasure. If you need a reminder to listen to your heart, read The Alchemist quotes here. The book, written by Paulo Coelho, is a timeless tale of love and adventure, despair and possibilities. It’ll inspire you to live a life that feels […]
Cheryl Strayed is an American novelist, memoirist essayist, and podcast host. She is the author of the memoir Wild, number-one New York Times best-selling. At the age of 22 years, Cheryl found herself frazzled with two major life events: the sudden death of her mother from cancer and then her husband wanted a divorce and … Read more
American Psycho was released in 2000. The movie is a black comedy as well as a psychological thriller. It’s about a banker named Patrick (played by Christian Bale) who wants the finer things in life. He likes to put on heirs for his fiancée (Reese Witherspoon) as well as his associates and friends. He doesn’t … Read more
“Dark intelligent comedic thriller” is how to properly describe the literature of Chuck Palahniuk, though he likes to use the term “transgressional fiction.” He truly is a master novelist, and one that has influenced an entire generation by opening peoples minds. Outside of the box thinking coupled with a borderline sadistic sense of humor are … Read more
If you are into fictional characters, then Cheshire Cat in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is one you must love. This character is famed for the ability to disappear and reappear willingly as well as having a broad grin. Both the cartoon based books and films show that this cat boasts an uncanny ability to share … Read more
You can find a copy of All Quiet on the Western Front here. Erich Maria Remarque’s monumental work is credited as changing the public perception of the war. For years after the end of the First World War, the memoirs and descriptions of the war came from generals and statesmen such as Winston Churchill’s The World … Read more
Albert Camus was born in Algeria in 1913. Camus is famous for being a novelist, playwright, and an essayist. In 1937, Camus first published a book of essays called L’Envers et l’endroit (The Wrong Side and the Right Side). This book of essays describes his early years of life and features portraits of his paralyzed uncle, … Read more
Emily Dickinson was born on December 10, 1830. Her real name was Emily Elizabeth Dickinson. She was born in Amherst Massachusetts. Dickinson went to Mount Holyoke Seminary for years before she went back to her family in Amherst. She lived in seclusion for most of her life. She always wore white clothing and didn’t like … Read more
Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia hit the bookstands in 2006 to mixed reviews but extraordinary success, staying on the New York Times bestseller list for 187 weeks. In 2010, the book by Elizabeth Gilbert was adapted into a movie starring Julia Roberts. While many critics did not enjoy … Read more
“Be grateful for what you have now. As you begin to think about all the things in your life you are grateful for, you will be amazed at the never ending thoughts that come back to you of more things to be grateful for. You have to make a start, and then the law of […]
So you need a little laugh and fun added to your day? Well, you came to the right place! With the original book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, its sequel, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, and two film adaptations, Willa Wonka has managed to spread his exciting form of magic in the most enchanting … Read more
Managing your thoughts is very important. it has long been verified that our actions are congruent with our thoughts. James Allen in his book, As A Man Thinketh, underscores the importance of managing our psychology. People from all walks of life, different professionals, and ideologies are driven by their thoughts. In life, your success and … Read more
Jonathan Livingstone Seagull is a novel written by Richard Bach, an American author. This novel amazingly showcases a journey of a seagull that had some faith and choose to take the route that was less traveled by branching out and exploring on his own. This is completely the opposite since most seagulls only choose to … Read more
Edgar Allan Poe (1809 – 1849) was an American author and literary critic. His poems and short stories explored the depths of the human heart, both the good and the bad. He was a very sensitive soul, who felt all emotions deeply and struggled with addiction. His famous macabre and mysteries poems and stories, like … Read more
Of Mice and Men is a novel written by John Steinbeck. His subject was the Great Depression in America and the social inequalities that transcend time. The book has been banned and it has been loved. Steinbeck vividly enlivens the main characters, George and Lenny, as they migrate seeking work in a time when all … Read more
