Every year, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books becomes livelier and brighter due to the growing number of attendees. From book lovers, casual readers, and literary collectors to authors and publishers, people gathered to celebrate literacy.
The largest book festival in the US opened its doors last April for a glamorous two-day weekend celebration with the bookworms. Held at the University of Southern California, many book enthusiasts, book lovers, and book collectors, as well as writers, established authors, and many more, attended the free event.
A lot of bookfair-goers went by the Citi of Books booth to check for their next read and potential favorite book. One of the books that were chosen is “Give and Take” by David Read. It was displayed on April 20th and 21st at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at the University of Southern California.
Have you ever paused to ponder why you perceive the world and its myriad experiences in a certain way? From your interactions with people to your views on work, relationships, and beyond, every thought you harbor is a product of what you give to and take from the world around you.
It’s a notion deeply ingrained within the fabric of our existence, a reflection of the divine imprint within us. Crafted in the likeness of God, we possess the remarkable ability to engage with our surroundings, shaping and being shaped by them in turn.
In the journey outlined in “Give and Take,” we traverse the terrain from salvation to conflict, from conflict to tranquility, all while embracing gratitude for the abundant provisions bestowed upon us by a benevolent Creator. We come to realize that God furnishes us with boundless treasures, awaiting our initiative to claim them for our own enrichment.
As we delve into the narratives of figures like David, Nehemiah, Daniel, and the Apostle John, among others, we glean profound insights into the dynamics of give-and-take. Their lives serve as poignant exemplars, illustrating how principles of respect, forgiveness, and the mastery of thoughts intertwine with the divine love that underpins our existence.
Join us as we unravel the enigma of existence, discovering profound truths hidden within the folds of give-and-take—a principle as timeless as it is omnipresent, echoing the very heartbeat of creation itself.
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