"Persuasion" by Jane Austen
If you haven't yet read a book by Jane Austen, I strongly recommend that you do, you truly have no idea what you're missing out on. One of her most powerful works, Persuasion , was the last novel she wrote before her death, and it was published posthumously in 1817. Though her life was short, her writing continues to inspire generations. And for me, this book was nothing short of magical. First Impressions: Misleading but Necessary When I first picked up Persuasion , I have to admit I found it quite hard to get into. At first, it seemed like the story would revolve around the boring life of the selfish and arrogant Sir Walter Elliot, a man obsessed with appearance and social status. But I was wrong. As I read on, I realized that the real heart of the novel was Anne Elliot, his quiet, kind, and emotionally intelligent daughter who had been poorly treated and overlooked for most of her life. Relating to Anne Elliot In many ways, I found myself relating to Anne. Now...