For almost 200 years Miss Jane Austen has captivated the world. Why is it? She was not rich, had no title, and never even married. Yet, people love her work. I was introduced to Jane as a young girl of thirteen. I became enamoured with her style technique and her comedic situations. Not to mention that Jane’s heroines always get the guy in the end.

But why have men and women for generations fell in love with her and her work?

Because we can connect with the characters, who are not perfect and regularly mess up. Just take Emma Woodhouse for an instance, she ‘thought’ she matched her governess with a widower and the idea was planted in her head that she should continue. Her match-making resulted in almost losing her best friend and the man she truly loved. Then there is Elizabeth Bennet, who was very much blinded by prejudice to see Wickham for his true colors. Or Catherine Norland’s vivid imagination got her into trouble numerous times.

Ladies whether you want to admit it or not we all want a man who once he loves you, his feelings are not persuaded. Such as Mr. Darcy or Capt. Wentworth, when they fell in love, nothing could change their mind. Yes, ladies there are men out there who do love and they love deeply… and forever!

Jane never knew what her legacy was to be. She had no idea that she would become the best author in English literature, possibly in the world. Jane never married, but loved deeply. She was a hopeless romantic to the core. Her characters were not fiction, they are real, they are average people. Who doesn’t have a little Marianne Dashwood in them or maybe you have a little bit more of Jane Bennet in you. Whoever it is, you can connect, you can relate to their circumstances. Because no matter the time period men and women still encounter financial hardships, losing loved ones, and family who drive you crazy!

Jane’s legacy has also inspired many who dream of being a writer, such as myself. Whenever I think, I will never make a difference in the world. I try to think, Jane never expected to still be entertaining audiences for almost 200 years. Jane has taught me to never underestimate myself, that although I may be young I can someday make a difference. No I don’t expect my own work to be as brilliant as hers, but if my work changes the life of one person. I have changed the world.

I have no doubt 200 years from now, Jane’s work will still be captivating people around the world. She is timeless and though she never imagined her work to make this much of an impact on the lives of so many, it has and will continue to do so.

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When I am to be published, there are two types of professional pics I would like to have for myself. I dunno why I am thinking about it, after all I have a long way to go about it...still here they are.

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Photo #3 and #4 are of Cote de Pablo, who is known for her role as Ziva David Mossad officer on NCIS, I liked the poses and would like them too!

:::Spoilers::: 4****

The Review:

Chloe Miller is a fifteen-year-old, who’s lost, confused, and angry at the world. She has chosen to be a rebel and doesn’t care what other think of her. Most of her family believe the way she does, except her brother Josh, who has a faith in Jesus Christ. Chloe goals are her music, she knows what she wants and is not afraid to go after her dreams. Music seems like the only way to vent her feelings. When Chloe starts begins going to a choir practice at school, she meets Laura, who like her brother has a faith in Christ. Still sits at a table of outcasts where she meets Allie. A rebel sort like herself, she is into Wicca. Allie begins to talk to her about Wicca, while Laura speaks to her often of Christ…Which way is right? Wicca or Jesus?

My Thoughts:

I really liked the depth and edginess that this book has. Life for teens in public high school is rough and they all face so many different challenges day to day. Each person needs to find something to believe in, it’s our nature to worship something. Even if we don’t quite realize it, we will always be worshiping something. I do highly recommend this book, it really shows the life of an average teen and all the hard obstacles thrown their way.

I made myself this theme, well actually it's remixed from another theme. But it was soooooo dull that I added some flava...LOL. It's very vintage and very me.