by Infinity M.
Member since:
May 21, 2007

A great quote!

August 08, 2009 06:21 PM UTC
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"Even as a kid, my memories are of books taking me out of myself."

Oprah

Comments: 10

Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Aug 8, 2009, 6:23pm UTC
I do agree with Oprah...books are the ultimate great escape!
~*~Danyale~*~ N. Nov 12, 2009, 2:30am UTC
thats a great quote
Elizabeth S. Nov 18, 2009, 9:20pm UTC
As a child I used books to take me away from others.

HH
Cynthia R. Dec 2, 2009, 10:41am UTC
I used to read so much as a child. Then I had to read for a purpose while in high school and college. It took me a while to learn to read as a child again, not worrying about remembering facts for tests, but enjoying a story and using my imagination.
Carrie Marie P. Dec 15, 2009, 5:13pm UTC
spot on...me too!
Amy just hangin' out M. Jan 11, 2010, 11:57am UTC
great quote!
Jennifer B. Jan 12, 2010, 9:01am UTC
This is so true. I read a lot as a child.
Heather E. Jan 16, 2010, 9:00pm UTC
Books are wonderful for that. HH
Pamela Marks Feb 6, 2011, 11:58am UTC
here from A Ten We Send February List

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