Books can provide an escape, a place in which nothing matters but you and the story. You are free to forget all your worries and simply be. I\u27ve attended the legendary parties at the Gatsby mansion on the arm of Nick Carraway. I\u27ve joined forces with Winston Smith in the opposition against Big Brother. I\u27ve been stranded on a tropical island during a raging war and watched alongside Ralph as my comrades resorted to savagery. I am a child of the novel. Jordan Vinson is an Interdisciplinary liberal studies major at James Madison University, hoping to pursue a minor in elementary education. She continues to immerse herself in the world of books and hopes to one day share her passion with her future students. Jordan is most thankful fo...