Inspired to Read

I recently went to my son’s initiation for Demolay in Pasadena. It was yet another crazy weekend. Unfortunately it was an all day event with many different chapters around the valley coming together. There were parents, family members and of course their boys. One can only socialize so much before the hall tends to erupt in loud chatter and you can not even continue a conversation. Quietly I retreated to the dinning area where at least I could hear my own thoughts instead of the ruckus in the adjacent hall. To occupy my time I always tend to bring something or rather have some sort of book or class work that must get done with me. I had with me a book from English class.

Reading quietly I heard an older man say, “Wow I do not think I have seen someone actually try to sit and read in such a long time. Except for magazines and newspapers or a Reader’s Digest.” I said “You have got to be kidding right?”  The gentleman stated, “Well I’m sure the ones I have seen were reading, but who can tell these days? Its either on line or trendy gadgets like Nook and ipad.” He explained to me it was just a long time since he actually saw someone that had an actual book.

This gentleman’s revelation lead me to think what a shame that not many people read books until it’s required in their early school years or college. Whether it is on a trendy gadget or not, not many people actually pick a up novel. Why is this? Have we become a society reliant on information via the internet, gossip magazines, newspapers and media sources that tell us how to feel nowadays? How can I recommend a great read if people are not willing to take the first step? Let me tell you how, by blogging and so here it is folks. Why I would recommend that you read Reading Lolita in Tehran.

Reading Loltia in Tehran is a tremendous riveting read of fiction. Creatively mastered to connect the reader into the world of the women of pre and post Republic Iran. A truly depictive work of fiction that will have you enthralled and connected to the lives of the women of Tehran.

Limited by the regime of what to teach and to whom she can teach Azar Nafisi, takes control by selecting a few dedicated and promising students into her home to discuss works of fiction. What they find and come to know of one another connects them with each other and will deepen your understanding of the true sentiments of these women that must face and live with such restrictions on their own personal self set by their culture, beliefs, religion and political agendas of those in power.

I recommend Reading Lolita Tehran because it is truly an eye opening novel. That will give you the reader a birds eye view into the lives of the people of Iran and what it is to deal and survive such hardships and stigmas placed on the men and women of Tehran.

 After reading this novel it has truly shaped my view of the people and their many hardships that they endure and continue to endure to this time within their own society.