Penguin's Point of View Books discussion

For me out of all the POV books it was Hold Still by Nina Lacour. I could relate to the book in so many ways and because of this it changed my personal outlook on life. All Ingrid needed was for her bestfriend Caytiln to fully open her eyes and see what was wrong with her. All the stuff she showed her were little hints that she wanted help, so now i'm more cautious when i see people eating alone at the cafeteria or walking home alone. We all get lonely at times, but you could shape yours and someone elses life by extending a hand. When people say there fine it's not exactly the truth but like most of us we don't pry so we leave it be, but Hold Still taught me to ask the question why and uncover the truth.

Alright so how about you?

Speak, because it tells people that things like this can happen to anyone and just making a dumb spur of the moment decision like getting drunk at a party can change your life.

I've only read a few, but definitely Looking For Alaska. It is my all-time favourite book. The entire essay at the end was phenomenal, and makes you think about how we live our lives. One line, "We need never be hopeless, because we can never be irreparably broken," is my own personal mantra, you could say. It helps me through everything. John Green is an unbelievable author, he can do no wrong.

For non-fiction, the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was a game changer for me, as was Rich Dad Poor Son. The other one was A Million Little Pieces as it inspired me to write my story and get it published. I found out afterwards he embellished his story. I didn't, mine was bad enough being real.

Meghan wrote: "I've only read a few, but definitely Looking For Alaska. It is my all-time favourite book. The entire essay at the end was phenomenal, and makes you think about how we live our lives. One line, "We..."

yea I loved that book!

Willow was one that stuck with me. So was Thirteen Reasons Why, Before I Fall and If I Stay. I like books that make me think.

Eat, Pray, Love. The line, "I will not harbor unhealthy thoughts" is my new mantra when I begin to make life crazier than it has to be. It makes me stop, think and be thankful for what is, not what may or may not be.

Speak, it literally changed my life...best book I ever read, got me back into reading.

Tina M. Randolph's book, Mystic Deja: Maze of Existence opens your thought processes to what is reality and what is imagination. Deja and her father, Octavius are grieving the death of a loved one, and it engulfs your mind into how coping with grief can take you on a journey of self discovery.

Nic Sheff's book(s), Tweak, and We All Fall Down. I first read Tweak in 10th grade (7-8 years ago) and it has definitely been one to change my perspective on life and other people. My favorite saying from the book is, “As long as you look for someone else to validate who you are by seeking their approval, you are setting yourself up for disaster. You have to be whole and complete in yourself. No one can give you that. You have to know who you are - what others say is irrelevant.” I still plan on getting it tattooed when I get enough money!

Writing in the first person singular for the first time my novella, 'Devils' Playground' changed my writing perspective for always. Thanks.