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nowaypablo  ·  3550 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: John Steinbeck on Falling in Love

I don't want to suggest anything or give advice to further stir your mind, but I believe that 'something more' is yours to make, and somehow I've found myself regretting not makin something of it, which is funny because technically it never existed, you know? Its up to you, and good luck.

Reading assignments for school murder the book for me. I've avoided having great books (1984 and brave new, dante's inferno, catcher in the rye, etc.) spoiled for me by reading them well in advance of the grade level that required it, but occasionally i don't stay ahead and now I gotta deal with it. This happened with of mice and men ans to kill a mockingbird, both of which I have only sickening, repulsive, horrendous memories attached to. Im trying to erase that pressure and replace it wih genuine interest. I have utmost respect for Steinbeck's skill and influence, I just need to set out and begin learning about him on my own.