Fiction books give the reader a chance to step away from their own reality and into the shoes of the characters, and they show you a world that isn't the one you already know. And sometimes the story's not so different from your own, and it lets you get closer to your own feelings.Shin Towada
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Although it may be true that novels give the reader a chance to step away from their own reality and into another world, they can also help to improve one's own life. Many people believe that reading fiction helps them see things in a different light and helps them understand the world in a different way. The books also help you learn how to cope with problems and fears and they can even help you solve your problems and fears. Some authors, such as Stephen King and JK Rowling, have taken their passion for writing fiction and used it to make an impact on society at large. JK Rowling famously used her success in the book industry to raise funds for charity through "The Hermione Jean Granger Fund" (now known as Lumos) which sends books to children in poverty stricken areas of the world.
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