[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fmx2MKsJR2wX-tdG_HYf4XLFCYn4ZwbwLztZQyFi023s":3,"$f5ZRa4RSzkcGgTsPGzKBh5MaLkR_pzi9pt7zioq-zr04":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},16469,"Elizabeth Joy Arnold","E",9,null,"elizabeth-joy-arnold",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":101},[14,22,29,35,41,47,54,71,87],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3004506,"All the best stories in the world were of escape.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":28},3004498,"I ran my finger over the text, then held the book up to my face, closed my eyes, and inhaled the sweet-sour scent of old paper and binding glue. Did everyone who loved books do this when they encountered a new one?",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nThis poignant reflection was likely penned by Elizabeth Joy Arnold, an American author known for her lyrical and introspective style. As she often wove personal anecdotes and literary observations into her writing, it's possible that this passage is from one of her essays or travelogues. During this period in her life, Arnold was likely immersed in the world of books, possibly as a result of her own experiences as a writer and reader.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nAt first glance, this quote seems to be a romanticized ode to the joy of reading. However, upon closer inspection, it reveals a subtle yet profound paradox: the act of engaging with a new book is not just about the words on the page, but also about the sensory experiences that accompany it – the scent of old paper, the feel of the binding glue. This tension between the tangible and intangible aspects of reading highlights the ways in which our relationship with texts is deeply intertwined with our senses.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, approach new books or projects not just as intellectual endeavors, but also as sensory experiences that invite exploration and contemplation. Take time to appreciate the texture of the pages, the weight of the book in your hands, and the subtle aromas that waft from its cover – for it is in these quiet moments that we may discover a deeper connection with the work itself and our own creative potential.",{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":32,"source":33,"quote_tag":34,"commentary":9},3004482,"I loved the physicality of books just as much as the stories inside, the feel of pages between my fingers, the intricacies of classic fonts winding along the neatly lined rows of words.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":36,"quote_text":37,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":9},3004477,"How could the people around me not see that I’d been spending my day in nineteenth-century Kansas, or in the pit of a giant peach? It was like I was the only one living in the real world, and they were skating blindly over an opaque surface above me.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":42,"quote_text":43,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":9},3004470,"Strong is on the inside, a root that keeps you standing whatever might hit you. But hard is only on the outside, this shield you put up to keep all the pain on the inside from showing. The soft inside is still there even when you don’t let yourself see it. And the shell keeps you safe, but it also keeps the good things from penetrating; love and trust and joy.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":48,"quote_text":49,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":50,"source":51,"quote_tag":52,"commentary":53},3004444,"Books can be dangerous. The best ones should be labeled, “This could change your life.” – Helen Exley.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nHelen Exley, a British author and educator, likely penned these words in her capacity as a writer, teacher, and advocate for reading. While the specific origin is unclear, it's plausible that she wrote this in one of her self-help or educational books, where she often emphasized the transformative power of literature. As someone who ran a publishing company and was devoted to making reading accessible to everyone, Exley would have understood the potential impact of words on people's lives.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nAt first glance, this quote seems to extol the virtues of books as life-changing tools. However, Exley is actually highlighting the danger that lies within their transformative potential – they can challenge readers' worldviews, force them to confront uncomfortable truths, and even lead to radical changes in their lives. This \"danger\" stems from the fact that a good book has the power to disrupt one's comfort zone, making it potentially unsettling but ultimately enriching.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nWhen approaching your next creative project or professional endeavor, consider this as a warning sign of opportunity: if you're about to embark on something that could genuinely change someone's life, be prepared for potential resistance and discomfort. By anticipating this, you can proactively create space for growth and transformation in yourself and others, ultimately leading to more meaningful and lasting impact.",{"id":55,"quote_text":56,"author_id":5,"source_id":57,"has_image":18,"author":58,"source":59,"quote_tag":60,"commentary":9},684130,"Strong is on the inside, a root that keeps you standing whatever might hit you. But hard is only on the outside, this shield you put up to keep all the pain on the inside from showing. The soft inside is still there even when you don't let yourself see it. And the shell keeps you safe, but it also keeps the good things from penetrating; love and trust and joy.",2,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[61,66],{"id":62,"tag":63},3420078,{"id":64,"tag_name":65},222,"inspirational",{"id":67,"tag":68},3420079,{"id":69,"tag_name":70},9381,"strength-of-spirit",{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":5,"source_id":57,"has_image":18,"author":74,"source":75,"quote_tag":76,"commentary":9},681055,"... could one do a compatibility test based on favourite books? Could an Anais Nin fan love a Dean Koontz fan? An Alice Munro woman love a James Joyce man?",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[77,82],{"id":78,"tag":79},3411921,{"id":80,"tag_name":81},177,"books",{"id":83,"tag":84},3411922,{"id":85,"tag_name":86},9094,"compatibility",{"id":88,"quote_text":89,"author_id":5,"source_id":57,"has_image":18,"author":90,"source":91,"quote_tag":92,"commentary":9},71273,"I'll probably never again feel as intensely about books, read as desperately, and fall as deeply in love with stories and characters as I did that summer. Now when I read, I'm continuously trying to bring back that same immersion, fall in love again, and I judge every book against that impossible ideal. The books I love now aren't necessarily those that are written best, they're those books, like The Thorn Birds and Clan Of The Cave Bear, that bring me closest to that magic.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[93,98],{"id":94,"tag":95},491756,{"id":96,"tag_name":97},52,"reading",{"id":99,"tag":100},491753,{"id":80,"tag_name":81},{"currentPage":102,"totalPages":102,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":103},1,10]