Paula BerinsteinThe books you read in childhood shape the person you become.
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People tend to form their own views about what they think is important. This is because they are influenced by the books that they read in childhood. The books that we read in childhood can shape our personality and inspire us to become who we want to be.Different books will have different impacts on us, but some books can help us learn how to be a responsible person and help others. For example, one of the most influential books to me was “Schindler’s List” by Thomas Keneally.
As I read this book, I learned how it is possible to be a good person and still survive in hellish conditions. It has helped me understand that even if you do not succeed and you grow up without a role model, you can still make a difference in the world through your words and actions.
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