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This is a really strange fact, but it is true. I only read fiction. Although no…To tell the truth, I still read school textbooks…

There is a principle “Life is the best Teacher. ” Do you agree? I take a lot of lessons from fiction stories. Family life, love, psychology, friendship, relationships, career growth — all this is very clearly described in life stories. In fiction stories, we really feel life, not just dry words of instruction.

Another argument is that non-fiction requires the consideration of facts. For example, I can’t relax with coffee and a book about philosophy. But I can chill with a romantic essay. Speaking of knowledge, I can read a short reference article on philosophy and get the same knowledge…

Fiction is also a reminder of my childhood. I remember my grandmother, who read me fairy tales. No, I’m not running away from reality, I’m just saying that fiction takes us into a wonderful world of imagination and fantasy…

Often popular science books can teach us how to live. For example, a psychologist may write a book about dealing with fears. Another psychologist will also write the same book, but in completely different ways. Whom to trust? A non-fiction book can show one point of view, while everyone’s life is different… And the fact that people’s lives are different, fiction stories show…

Of course, this is a huge topic for debate: what is better fiction or not non-fiction. Some may say that it is better not to read at all … And this is also a discussion. But I want to express my position: I like fiction books for their style, life stories, rich world of language and literary devices. That’s all.