Why I Read

        I read because it gives me an escape from life. Sometimes life can be too much and knowing that I can escape, even if it’s just for a little while, it helps me get through hard times. Reading lets me let go of my worries and travel into a new world, without leaving the solace of my bedroom.  It is a skill that I have only recently acquired. Before going into eighth grade I never read. It would have been a feat if I read five books a year. Now I could probably read five books in a month or less. As many people can relate, I went through an awkward stage in middle school and reading was a great outlet for me when I was stressed, bored, or even just having a bad day. When I got into eighth grade, my teacher basically told us that we had to read twenty minutes a night. I remember my friend recommending me a book called City of Bones. I was probably never going to read it, but I did and that when I became hooked. I ended up finishing it in a month, which was impressive for me. After that I kept reading and reading and reading more and I guess you could say, “and the rest was history.” 

I love this quote because I honestly believe its true.