Ali Smith: 'Henry James had me running down the garden path shouting out loud'

I MEAN, CAN YOU BELIEVE HOW MUCH THESE AUTHORS HAVE IMPACTED PEOPLE'S LIVES?! IT'S LIKE THEY'RE SPEAKING DIRECTLY TO YOUR SOUL OR SOMETHING! FOR ME, IT'S ALL ABOUT HOW THESE BOOKS MAKE YOU FEEL. LIKE, I'M STILL SHOUTING OUT LOUD WHEN I READ HENRY JAMES - IT'S SUCH A POWERFUL CONNECTION.

AND I LOVE HOW ALI SMITH IS TALKING ABOUT HER OWN EXPERIENCES WITH READING AND HOW IT CHANGED HER LIFE. IT'S SO RELATABLE! I MEAN, WE'VE ALL BEEN THERE - YOU'RE SITTING IN CLASS OR AT HOME, AND THEN SOMETHING IN A BOOK JUST CLICKS WITH YOU.

AND CAN WE TALK ABOUT HOW THESE AUTHORS HELP US SEE THE WORLD DIFFERENTLY? LIKE, VILMONT DOSTOEVSK'S WRITINGS OPENED UP THIS WHOLE NEW WORLD OF UNDERSTANDING FOR ME. IT'S LIKE THEY'RE GIVING YOU A MAP TO A DIFFERENT REALITY.

BUT I'M ALSO SUPER EXCITED ABOUT DISCOVERING NEW AUTHORS! LIKE, LIADAN NÍ CHUINN'S BOOK IS TALKING ABOUT SOME REALLY TOUGH TOPICS IN SUCH A REMARKABLE WAY. IT JUST GOES TO SHOW THAT SHORT STORIES CAN BE SO POWERFUL.
 
I think its pretty interesting how Ali Smith is highlighting those books that really made a mark on her writing style, you know like Liz Lochhead's Memo for Spring or Toni Morrison's works 🤔. Its almost like she's saying that these authors are not just great at storytelling but also have a huge impact on who they are as writers and readers.

But you know what its also making me think about how politicians often talk about the importance of legacy and how their actions can shape future generations, I mean Ali Smith is all about looking back at what shaped her into the writer she is today 📚. And you could say that's a bit like what politicians are trying to do - leave behind a lasting impact on society.

And have you ever noticed how its often those books that we never get to read or finish that end up being the most memorable ones? Like Ali Smith still hasn't finished Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre and Villette but they're still on her list for a reason, right? Maybe politicians could learn from that too - sometimes its the unfinished projects that have the biggest impact 🤷‍♂️.
 
I'm so glad to see authors like Liz Lochhead and Toni Morrison being celebrated for their work. I feel like as a parent, reading these kinds of books is helping me understand my kids better - you know, what makes them tick? 🤔 It's amazing how a great story can capture the human experience and make us feel less alone.

I'm also loving the fact that Liadan Ní Chuinn's book is getting some attention. I've been reading it with my 10-year-old and it's really sparking some important conversations about history, identity, and empathy. 📚👫 As a parent, it's amazing to see how books can bring people together and help us navigate the complexities of life.

You know what I find fascinating? How Ali Smith is reflecting on her own childhood experiences with reading - like using Beatles labels to learn to read! 😂 That's such an adorable memory. It makes me think about my own kids learning to read and how special those moments are. We should be celebrating these early days of discovery and wonder, don't you think? 📖❤️
 
📚 I feel like this article is talking about how reading books changed people's lives and helped them become writers themselves 🙏. There's Ali Smith reflecting on her favorite authors who inspired her as a writer, like Henry James and Toni Morrison... and then there are other readers sharing their own stories of finding their love for reading at different ages 👶. It's really cool to see how books can have such an impact on people's lives 🤩. But what I'd like to know is, what do we think about when we read a book that changes our life? Is it just the words themselves or something more? 💭
 
omg i feel you so much about this article 🤯, like how ali smith talks about her first experience with reading using labels from beatles 45s and being completely captivated by certain words is SO RELATABLE for me lol i used to spend hours just looking at the lyrics of my favorite songs trying to decipher the meaning behind them. and now that i'm older, it's amazing how much those early experiences shaped my love for reading and writing 📚💫
 
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