How do the books we read in school shape us?

Here’s a short extract from Reading Lessons by Carol Atherton – a reflection on the books we studied at school and the way they quietly shape us.

"The books we read at school […] act as touchstones for generations […] Their lessons will sit quietly within us for years, until something awakens them […] When we reread them as adults, they can resonate with us in ways that we never dreamed of when we first met them."
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And now I’m going to be nosy:

– Are there school books that still echo in your mind or your writing?

– Have you ever revisited one and seen it through new eyes?

– Did any of them shape your storytelling instincts or push you in a totally different direction?

Head to the comments to share!

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