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The Significance of Uncle Tom’s Cabin
I had heard of Uncle Tom’s Cabin when I was young but only read it a few years ago. Though I don’t read as much now, my interest was piqued by two facts: it was the best-selling novel of the 19th century and second only to the Bible in overall sales. I knew it was…
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On the Road and Beyond: How Jack Kerouac’s Classic Still Inspires Wanderers
I began reading Jack Kerouac’s On the Road the day after my college graduation. Although I knew of the novel, my interest was particularly stirred by actor Nick Nolte’s assertion that On the Road had profoundly influenced his life. While I do not idolize Nolte, such strong endorsement prompted me to take notice. Like many…
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Why Catcher in the Rye Still Stirs the Spirit
Holden’s Voice, Loud and Clear The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger captures teenage angst and alienation like few novels ever have. Narrated by Holden Caulfield—one of literature’s most iconic voices—the story is a raw and unfiltered look at growing up in a world full of “phonies.” His cynical, biting commentary on society resonates…
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How Hemingway Hooked Me and Ruined My Damn Life
Damn You, Ernest Hemingway Hemingway’s Influence: A Double-Edged Sword I don’t like Ernest Hemingway. I used to love him, but not anymore. And I have good reason. You see, Ernest Hemingway ruined my life. Since I finished reading The Sun Also Rises thirty years ago, I’ve believed I could be a novelist. What Papa made…
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5 Practical Ways to Use Inspirational Quotes in Daily Life
Inspirational quotes are like tiny fortune cookies—small but full of wisdom. They can help guide us through life’s challenges. In Fortune Cookies: 100 Sayings to Help You Navigate Life’s Challenges, Benton Savage shares a collection of uplifting quotes. This book is an excellent resource for inspiration. But quotes are only powerful if they lead to…
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The Fox, the Grapes, and the Truth About Excuses
A hungry fox saw some fine bunches of grapes hanging from a vine that was trained along a high trellis, and he did his best to reach them by jumping as high as he could into the air. But it was all in vain, for they were just out of reach. So he gave up…