That's What Books Are For

When I was young my parents would read me story books filled with Fairy Tales, fantastic adventures…and more… I assumed t bringing our family together and putting children to sleep… that’s what books were for. As I grew a little older we’d talk about the stories… I’d ask questions and then we’d talk some more…. I assumed stimulating healthy discussions… that’s what books were for. In school…inside the classroom reading children’s books no more… I assumed teaching math and science and literature that’s what books were for. When I started reading books I chose…on subjects I wanted to explore I came to a different assumption as to what books are for: To stir up our emotions …to make us think and question life a little more… to help us understand who we are and who we want to me… that’s what books are for… Here is something I have learned I wish more people could know… books provide sustenance for our souls, nourishment for our brains and encourage our hearts to grow… If I am right…and this is what books are for… then I wish more people would understand… all that we are giving up… when even one book is banned