Caroline Starr Rose

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Why We Read

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A book is a garden, an orchard, a storehouse, a party, a company by the way, a counselor, a multitude of counselors.
— Henry Ward Beecher

…maybe a book is also a mountain with its first snow of the year: fresh, lovely, anticipated, magical (this doesn’t really fit with Beecher’s imagery, but I works for me!).

A book is… add your idea below.

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  1. salarsenッ says

    November 3, 2010 at 10:12 am

    …an exhilarating stroll through an unknown place.

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  2. Kristi Faith says

    November 3, 2010 at 11:01 am

    a warm and comforting blanket.

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  3. Natalie Aguirre says

    November 3, 2010 at 11:13 am

    an escape into a wonderful world filled with magic and new people to meet.

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  4. Jennifer Shirk says

    November 3, 2010 at 11:40 am

    …the best mental vacation you can take. 🙂

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  5. Heather Sunseri says

    November 3, 2010 at 12:00 pm

    …the great escape into someone else’s life, love story, problems.

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  6. Janna Qualman says

    November 3, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    Jefferson said, “I cannot live without books.” I think that sums it up! 😉

    Thanks for the birthday wishes today!

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  7. Lydia Kang says

    November 3, 2010 at 2:30 pm

    I’m going to agree with Heather.
    It’s the best escape!

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  8. Anne Gallagher says

    November 3, 2010 at 2:56 pm

    …is such a good friend, whether we know them well or not.

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  9. Pat Austin says

    November 3, 2010 at 3:44 pm

    This discussion thread reminds me of the picture book BOOK by George Ella Lyon, illustrated by Peter Catalonotto.The author creates a series of extended metaphors that describe a book as a house, a chest, a farm. While unusual at first blush, they really capture the reasons that we read: to find the comfort and security we often feel at home, to experience a sense of discovery that we might experience when we open a chest, to forge an organic relationship with the author. I heartily recommend this book to any of you who teach.

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  10. Caroline Starr Rose says

    November 3, 2010 at 4:05 pm

    This is why I love Pat Austin — a wealth of knowledge. So glad you’ve set up a Blogger acct., Pat!

    Your description of BOOK makes me think of A HOUSE IS A HOUSE FOR ME by Hoberman. It’s great fun to read and a creative way to look at the world.

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  11. SWK says

    November 3, 2010 at 4:25 pm

    …hope, dream, escape…the opportunity to live another life without leaving your couch!

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  12. Erin MacPherson says

    November 4, 2010 at 9:23 pm

    Recently, books have been my diversion. Whenever things get tough, I’ve always had a book to help me forget it and get lost in something else.

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  13. Karen Strong says

    November 5, 2010 at 2:15 am

    …can be a safe sanctuary to heal.

    I love that quote. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

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  14. Sarah says

    November 5, 2010 at 5:33 pm

    Great quote.

    A book is — another world.

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