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From Shelfmate to Soulmate: An Enduring Bond Between Books & Readers

Life is a dynamic, ever-changing journey to depth, maturity & knowledge. Along this path we make countless bonds- some of these fleet leaving behind memories, others endure enriching our souls. Much like this the bond we forge with books evolves us, transforming them from mere shelfmates to soulmates that guide and uplift our lives. As an infant when we start discovering the world books become our teacher, in adulthood books impart knowledge & nurture  maturity while in oldage it becomes a companion with loving possession. Each page turned takes a step deeper into a relationship that grows with us in the moments of joy, sorrow & profound learning. Gradually this becomes more intimate. Apart from gaining the practical knowledge we turn towards book for emotional bandages too. As in moments of uncertainty it brings the worldly wisdom in moments of distress it becomes an age-old friend offering the solace nowhere else to be found. From being  shelfmate it transforms i...