Reading Autobiography
Ellyn Elder
My Reading Journey
My reading journey starts with my parents. They instilled in me that reading is a very important part of success, so I started learning how to read at a very young age. And I fell in love with reading. Reading became a huge part of my life as I grew up. I have always loved reading fiction, and when I was in school, there were many times that I was ahead of my classmates and just sitting waiting. As I was growing up, I spend time reading young adult fiction, most of it going over my head because I was reading above my grade level. However, I loved diving into new worlds and discovering new characters. Today, I still love to read.
My Book Rules
When I go to the library, I can spend hours searching the shelves. However, I break the one rule that people always say. I judge books by their covers. My first step in choosing a book is to look at the cover. If it looks interesting and appeal, then I move on to read the inside book cover, and only then will I get the book. One of my cardinal rules of reading, is that I have to finish what I start. I have learned through reading that sometimes you have to read until the end to fully understand the rest of the book.
Me As A Reader Today
Over the years I have started to read less frequently. Time to just sit and read is hard to find, so when I do find the time, I really enjoy it.
Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl
I grew up reading this book. It was my favorite book to read when I was in elementary school, and would stay up late reading the book over and over again.
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
This was the first book that really challenged the way I thought about other cultures. My high school class had great discussions involving this book.
The Shining by Stephen King
It was not until recently that I became interested in reading horror, but I have really enjoyed exploring this new genre.