Reading books, or anything for that matters, is an asset for oneself. It not only provides a wide perspective on different things but also broadens one’s mind with respect to scenarios beyond imagination (Importance of Reading Books, n.d.). Without reading, the human brain becomes dull whilst a person who reads on a regular basis challenges his mind leading to a broad thinking and flexible thought process. Reading not only challenges one’s perspective but also allows one’s mind to grow beyond its usual limits. I, myself love to read books, whether it be a novel, a magazine, articles, blogs, or anything of that sort. I am guilty of the fact that with the immense pleasure that reading gives me, I love the smell of the books that keeps me hooked to them, no matter what genre it is.
Reading books helps me increase my knowledge not only about things I have no idea about but also about things that my mind is completely oblivious about. For example, I recently read a book called “The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference” written by Malcolm Gladwell, and I was thrilled to learn about this tipping phenomenon that happens every now and then in our society. How simple gestures or people who are “natural pollinators” create a trend and lead to a changed society. Similarly, reading the newspaper, articles and blogs always help me remain up-to-date with my social network. Books like “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey have taught some valuable slide lessons that would stay with me forever.
I am personally a huge fan of science fiction and creative writing. Such books allow me to dive into the world created by the author and empower me to live a life beyond imagination. Some of my favourite books include Harry Potter, Twilight, Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park, and many more. I believe that such books help create a strong imagination power as the brain is continuously in action as one reads them. They help me by providing a stress-free escape from the harsh reality and allowing me to live an implausible life. Therefore, reading books not only helps me with my mental peace, but moreover, it generates a positive vibe that helps me cope with my usual hectic routine and helps me in living a healthy life.
This course has introduced me to the world of literature I always have imagined. Learning and practising new words, experiencing different types of literary forms, and being able to understand them and practice them in real life have made this course a valuable asset. However, it totally depends on me how I utilize this opportunity and make the best out of it. With the help of this course, I plan to discover the unturned stones in English literature by reading, writing, speaking, and incorporating these principles in my practical life. I believe that this course shall help me broaden my horizons and helps me develop conveyable and effective skills for a lifetime.
