Children
with innocent minds and fun-seekers often entertain themselves with cartoons
and movies having characters that have supernatural powers. In real life, we
admired our national heroes who sacrificed their lives just to save our country
from intruders. And as we grow up, that habit cannot be eliminated completely.
Aside from
hitting the Cinemas, these extraordinary people can also be found in
bookstores. Teenagers are fond of reading fictional books wherein a protagonist
revolves around a world somewhat similar to where we are living right now and a
life we can relate to. Modern-day heroes
indeed. But, have you even considered the people who brought life to the
creatures you are looking up to?
I consider the
book authors as modern-day heroes. Why? Because what they write inspires
whoever will come across their books. Concealed in the pages of their artworks
are words of true life itself. Yes, these things are somewhat superficial but
they guide the readers how to cope up with the ever-changing world. It seems
like the writers are our eyes and ears when we are blinded by problems and
obstacles. With keen observation, a writer records real life situations and
adding it with twists and turns to appeal the readers.
One time, I
borrowed a book from a friend which talks about a girl who had recorded a set
of cassette tapes before she committed suicide. The book was Thirteen Reasons
Why by Jay Asher. In days when we are clouded with confusion, browsing their
masterpieces could help us enlighten our minds. Their books could also make us
understand our environment― why people and things act like this and that.
Just recently, I
realized my real purpose in reading, why I love books so much: It’s not just
for pleasure. It’s the wisdom I can get from it. Nah, reading novels is never a
waste of time. I have learned many things which I can apply in my daily life
and advice these to others. However, I cannot acquire such knowledge when there
are no authors, when there are no writers of inspirational books.
I would just
like to end this with a quote I got from The Fault in our Stars by John Green:
“The real heroes
anyway aren’t the people noticing things; the real heroes are the people
NOTICING things, paying attention.” (One of the best books I’ve ever read.
Swear.)
Which is so
true. The evidence? Look for writers. One day, I will be a famous writer. One
day, I will be a hero.
