Friday 17 June 2011

The Book That Inspires Me The Most

By Pandora Poikilos

Today's post is in conjunction with the Blog-A-Licious Blog Tour a fantastic blog hop that brings together bloggers of all genres, backgrounds and locations. In today's hop, the blog featured before Peace from Pieces is the eloquent Sulekha. The blog featured after Peace from Pieces is the unique and quirky Shaeeza. Do stop by and say hello plus some of us are having giveaways and contests. Enjoy!

I read the abridged version of this book as a little girl and it was proof that good things will happen to you, no matter what. But I missed some vital points. As a child we all see the world differently. Be it from the protected versions we receive or the ignorance we are taught to believe in, nothing is what it seems.

Then as we grow up and venture into the world - our eyes, heart and mind are first opened and then hurt in some ways. Our vision becomes distorted. Our hearts scarred and our minds experienced. The world is still not what it seems.

Some of us search, some of us give up and some of us move on. We hope and we love because we know life has a way of handing us what we expect when we least expect it. We learn humility, gratitude and we learn love. Sometimes not necessarily in that sequence.

Yes, this is what one book taught me. Different versions, different editions and always a different lesson to offer another dose of inspiration - Great Expectation by Charles Dickens.

The ever questioning, ever burdened and ever learning Pip is proof that we are not perfect. And irrelevant of our imperfections, life will only disappoint you as much as you let it.

Thank you being a part of the Blog-A-Licious Blog Tour!
Should you like to receive a complimentary copy of one of the following
1. Excuse Me, My Brains Have Stepped Out (Fiction, Novel)

2. Writing 101, 10 Simple Tips to Establishing Yourself As A Writer Using Social Media (Non-Fiction)
3. 10 Ways to Stop Your Panic Attacks Quickly, Simple techniques to keep your panic attacks from getting the best of you (Non-Fiction)
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11 comments:

David said...

I always find it interesting to learn what book or books influenced a writer and shaped their creative mind. In your case I must applaud your choice of Great Expectations as I'm a huge admirer of Dickens and the obstacles he overcame in his life to suceed. Pip is a character who fascinated me in many ways and is amongst my faves. Take care!!

P.S. Oliver Twist is my fave!!

Mari Sterling Wilbur said...

Great choice! I absolutely agree that life will only disappoint as much as you let it. I think I will go and revisit Pip :)


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Totsymae said...

In many cases, we may attach ourselves to an author or book, based on how the characters connect to our lives. I've not read a great deal of Dickens' work but when writing, my preference is to read the classics. So thanks for bringing him to my attention.

Unknown said...

Pip's life journey is an inspirational one. Thanks Dora for sharing. When you think about it almost all of Dickens is inspirational to some point and I often forget to revisit him.

Catherine Stine said...

Great Expectations was a book I had to read in 7th grade lit. I should read it again, as the plot is hazy in my mind, and I'm afraid that its brilliance was somewhat lost to that distracted girl I was.

Duane said...

Dickens has always been one of my most favorite writers. "It was the best of times, it was the worse of times" (Tale of Two Cities) one of the best opening lines ever written.
Good choice Dora. thks

THE SARCASM GODDESS said...

"Life will only disappoint you as much as you let it." So true. I need to print those words in big bold letters and post them on my wall at work. Thanks for sharing. I am loving the tour!

Keiko Zoll said...

I've heard so many good things about Great Expectations but I never read the book and just remember being so bored with the film w/Ethan Hawke. Your review has prompted me to give this book a second try ;)

I'd love to enter your giveaway: my email is miriamshope AT gmail DOT com.

Thanks for hosting such a wonderful Blog Tour - this has been wonderful to have been a part of!

Anonymous said...

I confess I never read Great Expectations....but I think one should never stop searching.

This said, I would like to enter your giveaway :) Especially for the fiction book.
Thank you!

tirabaralla{at}yahoo{dot}com

Dinda said...

Sometimes, we can learn a lot of things from a book. I've neve read Greay Expectations before. Maybe, I wolud try to read it.

dl(dot)love(dot)freedom(at)gmail(dot)com

WickedWillow said...

I get panic attacks all the time >.<
I would love to enter this giveaway!
:)

pranali_nk04@yahoo.com

Xx

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