Hole in My Life.

Just like music is my sweet escape, Gantos' escape was books. He read books like drugs and like a temperate high, he felt at peace when he had his eyes laid on the pages on the book.
Although I don't read as much as Gantos, and appreciate books as much as he does, I really do think books are important. Through reading books we gain knowledge and see the world in many different point of views. But at the same time, if all we do is read about how other people think and how other people live their lives, we might loose our own identity. What is worse is if we read books by people who all believe in one thing because we will not learn or see the bigger picture.

I'm going to list some books that I think EVERYONE should read. Well atleast my classmates, and Ms. Collins. And Kanae Ho. And anyone who reads this post.

1. The Alchemist -Simply because its the best. Its a quick read but filled with EVERYTHING you need to know about life.

2. The Kite Runner -Another amazing book! I'm so glad that the school introduced this book to me! I think that this book should be read in every high school.

3. Shutting out the Sun -Must read. Especially if you are interested in human behavior/you are Japanese/you live in Japan/or you're looking for a good book to read.

4. The Bible (or other Religious writings) -You don't have to be religious to read these books. Sometime when you don't know what to do or lose hope, you will find something that will give you hope. And I promise you that you will learn many new things by reading these books.

5. The Five People You Meet In Heaven - and any other books written by Mitch Albom

6. Charlotte's Web

7. The Giver and 1984

8. Where The Sidewalk Ends

9. Good Night Moon

10. Harold and the Purple Crayon

11. The Very Hungry Caterpillar

12. Where The Wild Things Are