I have been in a book club for several months now and I have been learning a lot about myself from it. I am learning about how to be more flexible and appreciative of other’s preferences. I am picky about books and like a few distinct genres. When we started, I had a hard time seeing what was good about books that were different than my usual preferred styles. I think my isolation when I had more medical issues caused me some problems with valuing change.

Now I have to learn how to consider my interests, while also respecting and keeping an open mind about my friend’s interests too. In book club, hearing friend’s perspectives has helped me like books that I may not have liked if I read them alone. I am happier in all of my interactions, now that I am learning about how to have a more open mind in book club.