I started reading when I was around 16 years old and it was the time when I started to question who I really am, what I’m like and what I want. So reading a book for the first time was an enjoyable new experiment that made me want to do it again and more. When reading became a regular hobby, I realized that whatever genre of books I read, they always add to my overall knowledge which shapes my way of thinking and the different genres that exist is what made me love reading even more, because it feels like a big world with a variety of tiny worlds inside it. It has also helped me build my critical thinking and reflect on what I read which led me to find my own voice and form my proper opinions. When certain topics are brought up in conversations, I feel comfortable expressing my thoughts even if the majority of people have a contrasted opinion to mine. It has also made me become an open minded person. I started to consider other people’s ideas and opinions, and if I find them enough convincing, I’m not afraid to adopt them. Reading has also made me grow a passion towards books, words, literature in general and arts. Actually if it wasn’t for reading, I wouldn’t have discovered that I’m an aesthete. Besides helping me shape my personality, reading gave me a sense of company. I don’t feel strange or alone either due to what I’m reading or just the fact that I’m reading. Therefore, I’m really grateful that reading has made me discover an essential part of my personality and who I am.
