Link to Lisa Bu's Talk: How books can open your mind
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In Lisa Bu’s Talk: How books can open your mind, she presents a unique perspective of her childhood in China; a perspective that I had never considered because I was born and raised in America. From a young age, Bu was told she had to go to a certain school and have a certain job, even though she had a lifelong dream to be a Chinese Opera Singer. Since she wasn’t able to get any support education from any of the adults in her life, she turned to books. Bu explains that books gave her new insight into the lives of other individuals, and the hardships they have endured. It gave her a new perspective on her life and inspired her to do what she believed in and felt was right.
Bu’s speech is interesting and engaging through her use of humor and examples of books and writers that are well known. She also uses examples of literature from her home country, and explains the significance and opportunities gained by reading books in two different languages. Bu provides the viewer with a new way to look at books and literature and inspires us to go home and read a book to help us better understand the world and other people’s situations and lives. She also encourages reader to practice comparative reading, an interesting concept that I had never tried before. Comparative reading entails reading two books that are similar in events, time periods, topics, etc. and comparing and contrasting them as you read. I plan on trying out this method once I get some free time, as I believe it will be a learning experience that will help broaden my mind and my perspective on particular events.
What are some of your favorite books that inspire you? What about these books inspires you?
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