Introductory Post

            To be completely honest I have not read a book cover to cover since I was a teenager, with that being said I am now twenty-seven years old. In my youth when I did pick up a book to read it was mostly likely a “Young Adult Fiction”. I used to love books like, the “Crank” series by Ellen Hopkins, “A Series of Unfortunate Events” by Lemony Snickett aka Daniel Handler. A great deal of my childhood was spent reading the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series. I think all these books showed my true love for real life issues, drama and uncensored rawness. Books that were an overall interesting read.

            In my more recent years I’ve turned to books to acquire information. I bought a self-help book called “The Power of Intention” by Dr. Wayne Dyer, this book helped me over come many of the obstacles I face and taught me how to react when certain situations present themselves, and I believe I’m better for having read it.

As far as knowledge of Authors goes, I definitely have heard of most the Authors on our syllabus but more likely than not I haven’t read any of their works. I am most excited to open my mind up to a variety different stories that have shaped American Literature. I think it’s a shame to be a young American citizen and not have knowledge of the greats whom have opened so many windows of opportunity for our world today.