1、The Moon and Sixpence and IIt is said that The Moon and Sixpence was a fairy tale written for adults. However, I hadnt realized that it was the time for me to read this book until last semester.I used to get extremly frustrated after entering college. As an engineering student, I even felt more tire
2、d than high school. There were so much knowledge I was supposed to absorb that I didnt have a second to build my own interests. Finally I perceived that I should stop and have a break. Then I bought this book by chance.The hero of this novel called Strickland. He worked as a broker in a stock exchan
3、ge and had a happy family at the beginning. Yet he gave up all of those enviable issues including his children. Everyone thought he must be crazy. His wife and relatives suspected him of loving someone else. Ultimately the truth exceeded everybodys expectations. Strickland was just made a decision t
4、hat he would escape from his old life and become an artist. The only problem was that he didnt know how to draw. To everyones surprise, he succeeded at last.After Ive finished this book, I believe that Ive recognized something unique, something I cant speak out. I can only say that we all have the ability to change our lives, if youre not content with your current life, dont just cross your arms and complain about it. No one but you are taking control of your life.
