Recently been re-reading Quiet.
I first read it several years ago. So many new insights I’m picking up this time.
Of course, re-reading a book often provides new revelations. In the case of Quiet, I think it’s due to increased self-awareness. Some things I glossed over in the past have now taken on much significance. Perhaps it’s because, thanks to increased self-knowledge, some things have become clearer. Or maybe new life experiences have sparked recognition in old places.
Whatever the reason, this book is coming alive in different ways. I still identify with much of what I read before, but these new revelations are precious as well.
I’m sure I will discover more insights when I re-read this book again, a few years down the road. To me, that’s the hallmark of a great book – new treasures every time, something new to marvel at, something new to learn.