Friday, September 5, 2014
What is a book?
A book is an idea. It's that simple. People try to make it complex and argue e-readers aren't real or books are just a waste of paper. This argument needs to be put to rest. We don't have to say one is better than the other, or one is ruining society. We get so uptight about this, and it's really not a big issue. Just because I prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla doesn't mean that vanilla is worthless and chocolate is the clear better choice and everyone who likes vanilla is wrong. It doesn't matter what the medium is: hardback, paperback, iPhone, Kindle, or Nook. What matters is the text itself. We judge people based on the content of their heart. In the same way, we should judge a book by what the author has created. A book is and idea that can be conveyed on a variety of mediums and touch a wide range of people. No matter how it is published, a book is a message sent to anyone who is willing to hear it. So let's get rid of this argument as to what is the better format, and just enjoy the idea that the author created and receive the message that they are trying to send.
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I found your post very inspiring. I liked how you said a book is an idea and how you remained neutral and didn't pick a side. I also liked how you compared the idea of which version of the book is better with ice cream. I liked how you said you should judge the book not by it's cover but what is written inside because that is truly what matters most. I also liked how you compared it with how we judge people by the content of their heart and not by their looks. Great Job! Keep up the great work!
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