![]() I had never read a book from cover to cover and considered this a symptom of an inferior intellect. Prior to the summer before my freshman year in high school, I was convinced I was an idiot. The right books, of course, vary from person to person, but I truly believe that everyone could be a reader if only he or she could hit on that one story that speaks to them on a personal level. There are only people who haven’t yet found the right books. Let me share a theory with you: There is no such thing as a non-reader. He reawakened the innocent magic in my heart that had been buried under a landslide of self-doubt and self-consciousness. With his words, he showed me what was inside of me. He’s the man who restored my adolescent self-esteem by convincing me that I wasn’t stupid. He’s the writer who determined my career path. ![]() He’s the person who singlehandedly made me a reader. Granted, I totally disagree with him, but I respect his right to avoid my favorite author and acknowledge that his opinion is as valid as mine.Ĭalling King my favorite author isn’t going far enough. ![]() One of my favorite readers and horror friends actively dislikes King’s work, but he has well-articulated reasons for his stance. Not that one can’t dislike King and have legitimate reasons for doing so. ![]() I read an article the other day bashing the work of Stephen King. ![]()
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