I strongly agree that books have the power to change the reader’s perspective on life. Books can introduce new ideas, cultures, experiences, and perspectives different from our own. They can deeply influence how we see the world, other people, and ourselves, shaping our beliefs, values, and even the choices we make.
Some books reflect the reader’s life, creating an atmosphere full of feelings like empathy and understanding. These books usually focus on daily life or common problems that most people face. In addition, these books seek answers to the questions that everyone has thought about at some point, such as: “What is life’s real meaning?”, “Why are we alive?”, “Who am I?”
To give an example of these types of books, we can say that Animal Farm by George Orwell (1945) is a great example. It is an allegorical novella that satirizes political events, specifically the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the rise of Stalinism in the Soviet Union. It reflects life in a way that many readers are affected by it, changing their perspective on life and making them question their own government.
If there are any books that changed my perspective on life, one of them is definitely Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables (1862). It is a deeply moving exploration of human nature, justice, and the possibility of redemption. Its characters are deeply touching, almost like real people from real life. When I read that book, I had to stop and think about it for a long time. After I read it, the way I viewed life definitely changed. I became a more thankful person and started helping people more. I felt like I had discovered a deep layer of life—away from my own lifestyle—where people needed help. I became more aware of my surroundings and decided to be kinder after reading that book.
Another book that changed me is F.H. Burnett’s The Little Princess (1905), for sure. I have read that book more than ten times, and it is my favorite book. The reason why it affected me so much is its emotional story of a girl who lost her family and her strong resilience in the face of life’s harshness. I really admire how she always acted like a lady, even though people were so harsh on her. That book taught me to stay strong no matter what happens, and that life is always on the side of good people.
In conclusion, I believe that books can have a strong impact on people. There are so many great books in our world, and some of them are popular because of their effects on people. If books didn’t affect people’s perspectives so much, why would there be philosophers and thinkers?
