If I Were a Book,: Writing My Own Story
I was sitting in the living room one evening, just flipping through my favorite novel when a strange thought popped into my 10 year old daughter Myrah's head. She looked at me, and asked, “Mom, what if I were a book instead of a person?” At first, i raised an eyebrow, and then smiled. “A book? That’s an interesting thought. What kind of book would you be?" “I think I’d be an adventure book,” she said confidently. “I’d have exciting chapters, with lots of twists and turns, and people would be hooked on my story. They’d stay up all night just to find out what happens next!” I laughed. “I can see that. You’ve always loved a good adventure. But being a book would mean you wouldn’t get to go outside and play or try new things yourself. You’d be stuck on a shelf, waiting for someone to pick you up." ”I hadn’t thought about that. “Hmm… but if I were a really good book, people would read me over and over again! I’d never be lonely because I’d always have readers who cared abo...