What are your five favorite books, and why?
1. The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss. It’s the first book I remember being able to read all the way through on my own so it has a special place in my heart.
2. The Color Purpl by Alice Walker. I discover something new about myself every single time I read it. My perspective on the events and my feelings about the characters change as I get older (and hopefully wiser).
3. Blubber by Judy Blume. That book had such an impact on my childhood self. I felt so bad for Linda that I promised myself that I’d never be that mean to anyone ever. I’ve done my best to keep that promise.
4. Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White, because it taught me about life, death, friendship and that hero’s come in all shapes, sizes and species.
5. Where The Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. I still can’t read this book without tearing up. Old Dan and Little Ann taught me about me about courage and sacrifice. They were hard lessons for my little self to learn but I’ve never forgotten them.
What do you read for pleasure?
I am a sucker for a good romance novel. I'm also fascinated by people so autobiographies are abundant in my house. I'm a history enthusiasts so I love reading about the past as well.
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