This book opened the gate of the world for me | Chitchat
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Books can be amazing, life-changing things. Everyone has a favorite story or character that is important to them, for various reasons. Maybe they made you wiser, improved your ability to relate to others, gave you better money-management skills or helped you plan for the future.
We were delighted to receive the names of so many of your favorite books as part of our Chitchat topic last week. Check out our selection of some of the highlights below, so that you might find another good book to read!
@ double D
Must be Harry Potter !!! Really love this magic series. From books to movies, I've read and watched them over and over again. I think the reason for its incredible influence upon me and so many young generations is that Harry Potter accompanied me during my most innocent childhood and became a part of my life which I can never forget. Even now I've grown up into my twenties, I still enjoy reading them from time to time both Chinese and English versions. Just like the famous words in the book: " After all this time?" "Always."
@ 💪MIAN (米亚)💪
I have read many books but the most influential book I ever read was 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. In this book he writes how to manage yourself and how to interact with others in your social life... highly recommended.
@ JAM
168 hours is one of the best books I've read. It's life-changing. Trust me. Read it.
@ Glen Loveland杨坤
Bridge to Terabithia by Katharine Paterson. Touching book about the power of imagination. I read it in the fifth grade and cried so hard!
@ 猫子🐰
Les Miserables has been my lifetime love. I cried my eyes out countless times for the love, faith, real decency and loyalty in the book. That's what a masterpiece should be.
@ lowly
Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen. Before I read this book, I wasn't a big fan of reading, but now that I've read it, I am crazy about western literature. I have since read all of Jane Austen's books and at least 50 other works of western literature. I learned a lot from them and there is no denying that Sense and Sensibility changed my life.
@ Tele
Pride and Prejudice taught me not to judge a person if you don't know him well. Well, actually it's the love story that attracts me, and I've read it many times. Everything you read can influence you even if you never notice it.
@ 胖花猪
A Dream of Red Mansions occupies an important place in the history of world literature. Chairman Mao said that of China's contributions to the world, one is tea and the other is the book. Because of this book, I am proud of being Chinese!
@ 英子
The primary school textbook Chinese Geography had the greatest impact on my life. I was born in a rural area in the north and I studied hard. It was this book and the course built around it that made me realize the outside world is so big and wonderful, arousing my curiosity and motivation. It constantly encouraged me to study hard and pursue my dreams. So it is this book that opened the gates of the world for me.
@ JO
Recently, I have been reading The Kite Runner and one sentence really struck me: "For you, a thousand times over." In terms of the hero, at first, many of us would definitely criticize him for what he has done to his "brother". However, we ALSO forgive such actions, because he is just a kid, desiring the love and care of his father. Then as the plot evolves, step-by-step, I am moved by him. He is really a "normal" man. Nobody is perfect and we all have our imperfections. This is certainly a marvelous book, that requires the reader to think and reflect on life.
@ Allen
For me, it should be Jane Eyre. The story of Jane Eyre is really inspiring. What motivates me most is her self-respect and the clear stand on equality. In her opinion, everyone is the same at God’s feet. Though there are differences in status, property and appearance, all human beings are equal in soul and personality.
@ L
The most impressive book in my 27 years is The Little Prince. I have already read it many times over and over again. I hope you guys like it. It's dedicated to the child from whom this grown-up grew. All grown-ups were once children, although few of them remember it.
@ Higgsa Smok Jaruzelski
I've just put down a book which I was reading when I saw this message. I love reading, and I have read a lot. If there is a book that has hugely influenced my life, it must be Pan Tadeusz (Sir Tadeusz). It was written by Adam Mickiewicz, a great Polish poet. His words are beautiful, moving, and carry great power. Czesław Miłosz described it as the last epic of the 19th century. I couldn't agree with him more. I really think Pan Tadeusz is a book that is worth reading.
Editors: Jiao Jie, Zhang Yue (intern)
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