Learning from Book Characters

I love to read novels that are rooted in history. They don't need to be perfect, just something that gives me a glimpse of the past, and what it might have been like. One of my favorite authors is Louisa May Alcott; She has a nice perspective on life. Sometimes when I come out of my reverie I think of how I could be like the character in the book. There are so many lessons to be learned by characters and their shenanigans. Delving into ones life and character can really be a bonus if you can take their good qualities and act them out into your own life.

Don't think reading fiction is necessarily a waste of time. It's simply another chance to learn from someone else's mistakes. These characters are not completely fake, they came from someones imagination and are more than likely created because of something the author themselves has experienced or someone close to them has experienced. What other time could you look so closely into someones life and see their hurts and joys? Who would normally give every detail of their feelings on a subject?

Choose your books wisely. Choose their characters carefully. Learn from them, and make your life as desirable as a book. Use your time to accomplish things, to reach out to others, to pour your life into your children. Make your life worth writing about. You only live life once...so live it well!

Sarah

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