How Books Can Change Your Life?

Books surely are one’s best friends. This is not just the fact revealed in the title song of Bournvita Quiz Contest but also known to most wise men around the world. One great to achieve success is to read the right books. These help to increase knowledge, vocabulary and also one’s outlook towards life. They can be the cause of inspiration as well as the reason for spiritual awakening.

Myriad Options Among Books To Read

In the past when audiovisual media was not discovered, the only source of entertainment and knowledge were books. There are a wide range of books available in the market including fiction and non-fiction books. Some of these books add to your knowledge while others help to broaden your perspective. Avid readers read a variety of books and have a very good vocabulary and knowledge or language due to their habit of reading.

List of Some Worth Reading Books

There are a multitude of books available in the market. You must select the book your would like to read based on your interest and choice. Here are some great books of different categories that are definitely worth a read:

Classics :

• The Wuthering Heights

• Pride and Prejudice

• Crime and Punishment

• Jane Eyre

Novels :

• The Da Vinci Code

• The Clocks

• The Prodigal Daughter

• Sands of Time

Self Help Books :

• You Can Win

• Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish

Books By Great People :

• Freedom at Midnight

• Wings of Fire

Different Ways in Which We Gain From Books

While there could be many different reasons for you to read a book, here are some of the common benefits of reading books regularly :

Knowledge of Different Cultures/ Places we never have seen

One of the greatest benefits of reading books is that it provides insights regarding different cultures and helps us know about places we have never visited in our life. In the past, written word was the only way people could record facts and pass it on to the next generation. While technology has advanced greatly today, the power of the written word can never be neglected. That is probably the reason why every religion has its holy scripture.

Language Improvement

Another great reason to read great books could be that it helps to improve language. People who have a love for language often take efforts to improve their language skills. Books turn out to be their best companions in such situations. The language used in books is usually grammatically correct. Another beauty of books is that they use different styles of language to reveal the different ways in which people speak.

Classics usually use superior language and sometimes even old English. Novels are fast paced and tend to use the modern style of writing. Some writers tend to use a combination of one or two languages. This unique blend can be seen in The Jungle Book where you get to know a lot of words in Hindi.

Broadens your Viewpoint

Writers often take inspiration from real life incidents to pen down interesting stories. Many of us live life restricted to a certain region, adhering to the culture of that particular area without knowing what is going on in the world around. Books help you know about lifestyles and cultures of different places. It helps to broaden your viewpoint and give you a better idea about facts of life. It also helps to create a spiritual awakening in some. Blind faith and foolish rituals often exist in areas where people are not aware of the world outside their region. Books help to bring about this positive change.

Impact of Internet on the Habit of Reading

The impact of internet has been evident on lifestyle of different people. While in the past, people referred to books to get the information they sought, now they simply surf the internet for information. The beauty of this is that anyone can easily access information. While purchasing books was not always affordable, getting information on internet is much cheaper.

The flip side is that all the information on the internet need not be correct. Books usually have verified information that is edited and proofread before being published. The information found in the books are much more reliable.

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