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  1. Jan 2020
    1. hey carried were largely determined by necessity. Among the necessities or near-necessities were P-38 can openers, pocket knives, heat tabs, wristwatches, dog tags, mosquito repellent, chewing gum, candy, cigarettes, salt tablets, packets of Kool-Aid, lighters, matches, se

      Those are weird items to have as neccesities

    1. Books are sometimes windows, offering views of worlds that may be real or imagined, familiar or strange. These windows are also sliding glass doors, and readers have only to walk through in imagination to become part of whatever world has been created or recreated by the author. When lighting conditions are just right, however, a window can also be a mirror.

      Books are a way to express feelings and perspective. Writing brings you into another persons reality or imagination.In order to understand another’s person way of living or culture is through these windows and sliding doors.

    2. Books can also introduce readers to the history and traditions that are important to any one cultural group, a

      I also agree that books introduce people to the world and the different traditions and cultures that are present. Along with music and films, books can be a cultural barrier as well.

    3. Those of us who are children's literature enthusiasts tend to be somewhat idealistic, believing that some book, some story, some poem can speak to each individual child, and that if we have the time and resources, we can find that book and help to change that child's life, if only for a brief time, and only for a tiny bit

      I agree that books can change a persons life. You are able to connect your own problems to writing allowinge to open up your mind. Books can reach an individual on a personal level which can lead to a life changing experience.