Book 27/100 of 2015

I had to read this for class, but I'm happy that I did! I read A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett when I was younger and loved it, so I'm pleased that I had the chance to read this for a class.
Definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to read an easy classic as I love her writing.

I know this book seems out of place among the fare I usually read, but hey, all I can say is that I like what I like. There is some intangible quality to this book that really strikes a chord in me. The whole idea of that sickly child being healed with love, attention, and (forgive me an LDS joke) wholesome recreational activities, just somehow speaks Truth to me. I think this book has strong application to today's problems with the rising generation. I really believe that kids these days are getting fatter, less healthy, and less disciplined. I think that a good romp on the heather and a breath of fresh air would do kids a lot of good.

On another level, I really believe that some people are only as sick as they think they are. Working in the healthcare field, it's obvious to me that some people find it quite easy to take the role of a victim. Again, this book speaks Truth concerning the value of attitude and perspective in overcoming perceived problems and finding out that they weren't as bad as you thought they were.

I have a confession! this little book was once my favorite of all time when I was young. I have not picked it up since. When you're a kid you believe in books. I believed in the secret garden. I was always outside as a kid. I wanted to be like Dicken. I never attracted wildlife, which I did try to do. I told my classmates the secret garden was my favorite book and they never heard of it. Then I would explain it to them, and they hated the idea of it. Most kids in Georgia have a different idea of nature. Many boys hunt with their dads. Nough said. I'm rambling so I'll wrap this up. This is an outdated tale about children and exercise, really the reason for physical education and playgrounds.