The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. This book has several important lessons. The idea of giving rather than receiving and how it makes you a better person in so many ways is what I took away from this book. It helped me to see that …show more content…
White. The story of this little mouse is one of persistence, hope, conflict and overcoming all obstacles. This book is influential in my life as it gave me the idea that no matter the odds, no matter the obstacles, you can overcome and succeed in your goals and dreams. I was inspirational and was a characteristic that I believe I now have, and this book was one of the reasons that this became instilled in me.
Oh, the Thinks You Can Think by Dr. Seuss. This book is about imagination, reality, art, and what your mind can envision. Dr. Seuss influenced my growth quite a bit with his many books, but this one I think gave me more of a whimsical and open mindedness way of seeing things. It taught me that you do not have to follow the norm, or fit in with society or groups. It is ok to be different and see things differently. This is a trait that I think makes me able to see the world and ideas from different perspectives
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. Max is a boy who decides to run away, and go to another land where monsters are that is far from home. He proclaims himself King and has a grand time with his new found friends. Max does get lonely and decides to go back home where there are those that love him. This book influenced me in realizing that the grass is not always greener on the other side. My childhood was full of turmoil. This book helped me to learn that you can’t run from your problems. That you must face them. That is the only way to overcome them and move