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Have you ever truly considered the power of books? They entertain, influence, inform, educate, and so much more. Yet each of them began in exactly the same way. The author had an idea that he or she wanted to communicate through the written word. Time was taken to consider the intent and the content of the message before any word was set to paper. Numerous revisions were made before the book was ready for publishing. Then there was the marketing and sales plan to get it into your hands. I find that books are a wonderful source of answers for me when I am searching for solutions to a problem. I picked up a book yesterday that was perfect for a project I am working on. I don't remember when I obtained it or even how long I have had it. There it was sitting in front of me waiting to offer its knowledge for as long as I needed it. By its physical nature it is always available to you. As I look around me, I see shelves filled with books that share their messages on topics that I value. This means I am not alone in my thoughts. I recently read that the younger generation is reading less frequently from multipage books. They use other resources to answer their questions. I continue to appreciate what books offer and am grateful for their presence in my life. How do books contribute to your life?