Reach The Summit Through Books
Share the wisdom through #2021/22 Book Challenge
I was not an avid book reader till difficulties hit me. Books are my rescuers and angels. The pearls of wisdom were bequeathed by the masters and scholars through books. They saved me and I am here now writing on Medium with hope and joy. This is a power that a book bestows us.
When I read lots of beautiful works from wonderful writers on Medium like you, I am sure you are book lovers. The way you use the language, the maturity shined through writings, and the humbleness in your words reflect you as bibliophiles. I gained lots of wisdom from all of you. Books teach us to be humble and make us realize that we are just a drop in the limitless ocean.
Known is a drop. Unknown is an ocean!
~ Avvaiyar, Tamil female poet
Wherever we are, wisdom accompanies us. Wisdom surpasses time and space. So, here we are. I wish to start a challenge with my fellow friends to share the wisdom you gain from the books you read. There are surely books that made us cry, made us think and contemplate, and also brought a paradigm shift in our life. If yes, do share the wisdom you attained from the book you read.
The challenge focuses on:
- How did the book inspire you to start a new habit or a new way of thinking?
- How did the book change your life?
- Why did the book make you cry (in a positive way)?
- How your perspective has changed after you read this book?
This challenge is not about:
- Commenting or negatively judging a book.
- Posting toxic positivity or negativity.
- Criticizing authors of the books.
- Reviewing a book (especially in a negative way).
The year 2021 is coming to an end and we surely have lots of goals. But, the crucial goal is to read as many books as we can. As the pandemic is uncertain, there are some goals that we may not be able to achieve but there is one goal surely we can attain. That goal is to read books. So, through this challenge, readers can get insights from the books we share and this challenge surely encourage the readers to try out the books that we described.
Therefore, I wish to post the book challenge every Saturday, starting 11th December 2021 (this week) till 29th January 2022. However, you can choose any days you feel convenient to post this challenge and you can also post more than once per week. The more, the better as wisdom is limitless and they are really helpful for us to explore more books to read. If we find the challenge interesting, we can extend the challenge too!
When you submit your entry for this challenge, do not forget to add the tag “The Summit Challenge”.
Why do I choose The Summit publication to post this challenge? The Summit publication is a fresh yet amazing publication to inspire others with daily inspirational quotes and motivational articles where each article lift and aspire every reader. Sahil Patel is a great young writer (the editor of The Summit and Lifeline publication) who become an inspiration for the young generation writers. So, I find this is a great platform for me to post this challenge. My heartfelt gratitude to Sahil Patel to accept me as an editor of this challenge as well.
I wish to invite some of my special friends, Sujona Chatterjee, Ali, Dr. Preeti Singh, Monoreena Acharjee Majumdar, Sorina Raluca Băbău, Suma Narayan, Shameem Anwar, J Oliver Dempsey, A.H. Mehr, Arbab Z., Neera Handa Dr, Yana Bostongirl, Joseph Lieungh, Ravyne Hawke, Art Bram, Margie Willis, Nandkishor Shingne, Tze Lin Sam, VOICES OF THE LOST, Mukundarajan V N, Donnette Anglin, OrlaK, Sharing Words, Erica J, B.R. Shenoy, Lucia Landini, Penelope Mayfield, Christina, Huzaifa Irfan, Josh Balerite Acol, Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles, Nicole Sponsel, Anastasia Soul Gypsy, Colleen Millsteed, Kimberly Hampton Nilsson, Eileen Walz and many more to accept this challenge and share your wisdom.
For those who wish to participate, please leave a response so that we can tag and enjoy each other works. And for those who haven't joined as a writer in The Summit Publication, feel free to join by leaving a response. We will add you as a writer. More fun and creative challenges will be gifted to all of you in The Summit Publication.
New Year, New Us, New Challenges!
Let us share the wisdom and reach the summit together!
