Books: The Lorax and Anna Karenina

My favorite book as a child was actually the whole series of Dr. Seuss. My all-time favorite Dr. Seuss book was probably The Lorax. The Lorax is a really interesting children's book because it incorporates a fun story line with bright colors, rhymes, lovable characters, excitement, mystery and good morals that teach children the importance of cherishing those people and things around them rather than money. My favorite book now would probably be a scripture or church doctrine book but for the sake of comparison I'm going to say Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy. Anna Karenina is an interesting book- it's very different from Dr. Seuss because it is not bright and colorful and it certainly does not have lovable characters in it. Anna Karenina does, however, have a story line that teaches you to love and savor the positive aspects of your life as it is and not chase after vain notions of happiness (aka romanticism, in this particular book). I suppose they both have been my favorite books over time because they have taught me further that there are more important things in life than money or personal gain- they have taught me that the people currently in my life, like friends and family are so important and not to trade them for romantic ideals or short-lived thrills.  These books both teach important lessons that I think are both valued over time.