When I was about 18 years old, I really wanted to know if my Zodiac sign truly described my personality. So, I uncovered a book that took the reader through each sign, showing all the attributes – good and not so good! As it happens, I shared my birthday with my Grandfather – Grampa John – so, I thought it would be fun to read all that it said about Aquarians, and see if Grampa John and myself measured up!! I know there were some attributes that described us, but I only remember one that had an effect on me. The book said Aquarians regarded books as sacred treasures. I asked Grampa John if he held books as sacred treasures, and I was very disappointed when he said no – that books were just books. But for me, “sacred treasures”, would always be the way I felt about books. I guess that incident really impacted me, because I remember it so well, these many years later. I could even describe the living room setting where this conversation took place, but I do not think that is a necessary part of this story!! Life is filled with stories, and sometimes those stories, become a book, and then they are part of history. I enjoy thinking about that concept. Books are sacred treasures that will forever be part of my world. Thank you for sharing this memory with me!
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Welcome to my Book Review Blog! Enjoy your visit! I review books of various Genres, including General Non-Fiction, Spiritual, Reflective, and Literary Fiction. My reviews exclude Horror, Vampire/Werewolf Paranormal, Erotica, and Science Fiction. All category boundaries may be blurred at times, but one thing that is cast in stone: I do not receive compensation for my Book Reviews. Although, I may receive a book for free, in exchange for an honest review. I enjoy all things book!! And who knows, I may occasionally post personal musings on various topics! Enjoy my Blog!
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Sacred Treasures….I really like that.
Though I am not an Aquarian :-), I feel pretty much the same way about books. In fact, for the longest time, the first thing that I’d look at when I got up in the morning would be my collection of books. Also, the last thing in the night! 🙂
To know that they were there, my treasures, to come back to was re-assuring in tough times and exciting in good ones…Also, a reminder of the possibility of discovering a new book, like making a new friend!
Thank you so much for your comment! I really like your comparison between the book already on our shelf, and making a new friend.
Thank you
Patricia
Thank you so much for entering my giveaway. I subscribed in another email address. I will follow you on twitter.
Can you please leave mandatory entry as Tell me something in a comment of your problem with money issues in my book giveaway, http://momsfocusonline.com/giveaway-the-problem-with-money-it’s-not-about-the-money.html
Thanks
oops! forgot! sorry, Rajee!
A Reply to my original comment # 3 has now been posted – with mandatory amendment!!
Thanks for mentioning this!
Patricia
I have a post on what books I own by Agatha Christi here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/50178311/Agatha-Christie-Book-Collection
I love to read and write. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Please stop by my blog and say Hi.
Hi, Jackie!
I realize I did not reply to this comment of yours. My slip!
I have been an Agatha Christie fan for more years than I care to admit!! In fact I just recently re-read “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd” for the ump-teenth time!!
I know you will enjoy collecting Christie’s books.
Enjoy!
Patricia