As one does during Christmas sales season, I bought a couple of things for myself with the intention of using them—I’m talking, of course, about books. I can proudly say I’m one of those people who buys books when there’s a stack of unread ones on my nightstand. There’s no better way to be.
I finally dusted off one of them, though—and I’m very glad I did. East of Eden is a book that has stayed with me since I finished it, and I think it’s even helped change my perspective on things going on IRL. That is the sign of not just a good, but a GREAT book.
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