In order to keep myself active in this game I’ve chosen to create a visual response to each book I read instead of writing a traditional review. I will still rate each book and give a few words in response.
Look how a single candle can both defy and define the darkness. – Anne Frank
It destroyed me. I found myself returning to both the quote that inspired my illustration and the following passage over the days that followed for comfort.
This is where Mother and I differ greatly. Her advice in the face of melancholy is: “Think about all the suffering in the world and be thankful you’re not part of it.” My advice is: “Go outside, to the country, enjoy the sun and all nature has to offer. Go outside and try to recapture the happiness within yourself; think of all the beauty in yourself and in everything around you and be happy.”
I don’t think Mother’s advice can be right, because what are you supposed to do if you become part of the suffering? You’d be completely lost. On the contrary, beauty remains, even in misfortune. If you just look for it, you discover more and more happiness and regain your balance. A person who’s happy will make others happy; a person who has courage and faith will never die in misery!
Cannonball Read V 