Relationship to Reading/Writing

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        My First True Love

        Growing up as a child, the only thing I could think about in life was my first true compassion; reading. Ever since I can remember, that companionship has stuck by my side, as I was pretty much born with a book in my hand. My overall experience with reading has definitely influenced me a plethora of ways and has helped me become the person I am today. The love and passion that I once had may have slightly diminished but the skills developed have played a never-ending role in my life. Not only have they benefited me as an individual, and a student, but they’ve also led to the development of other imperative skills necessary to succeed, such as writing. So far, I have had a strong relationship with reading and writing, and a great experience. These skills have influenced me tremendously and have jump-started me to a bright and potentially successful future.

        When it comes to reading books, I don’t really have a certain genre that interests me. If the plot of the novel is interesting, with a strong group of characters, then I will most likely read when given the opportunity to do so in school.  Books that I’ve enjoyed reading in the past that fall under this category include, Of Mice and Men, The Great Gatsby, and even The Things They Carried. All three of these novels are similar in a way that definitely interests me; they’re all about a time in history where life was rough and hard times were common. Times where people needed to be determined and work hard in order to overcome it all and become successful; which reminds me a lot about myself. I don’t like to be just “Average Joe” when it comes to situations in life where triumph is essential. I strive to be the best I can be and make the best of situations in whatever life throws at me, which is also the general theme in the novels I take pleasure in reading. When reading books, I always find it helpful to procure a general theme for the overall novel, and relate it to real life, because it pulls you into the story immensely.

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        As the years go by, and time passes, I find myself reading a lot less books, for fun. Instead, during my leisure time I tend to read informational things that interest me, like USA Hockey Magazine, People Magazine, and the sports section of the newspaper. I enjoy reading articles and other types of that material because it enhances my reading skills and enables me to learn new things. It’s always nice to take a break from a long, hard day and enjoy a nice article from the newspaper or magazine to relieve stress and see what’s occurring in the real ...

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