“She was too tired to feel anything more, she wanted a book to do to her what books did: take away the world, slide it aside for a little bit, and let her please, please just be somewhere and somebody else”
— Lev Grossman
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Ever felt so overwhelmed that you just needed to disappear into another world? Lev Grossman perfectly captures this longing: “She was too tired to feel anything more, she wanted a book to do to her what books did: take away the world, slide it aside for a little bit, and let her please, please just be somewhere and somebody else.” Which book has been your ultimate sanctuary lately? Let us know in the comments! 👇
About this quote
There are moments in life when the noise of the world becomes deafening and the weight of our own existence feels too heavy to carry. We all reach that point of emotional exhaustion where simply 'being' is a chore. In these seasons of burnout, the act of escapism isn't a flight from reality, but a necessary sanctuary for the soul. It is a gentle reminder that it is okay to step back, to pause the chaos, and to seek a quiet corner where the demands of the world cannot reach you. Finding solace in a story is one of the most profound forms of self-care. When we lose ourselves in a book, we aren't just reading words; we are giving our minds permission to breathe and our hearts a chance to heal. By stepping into someone else's shoes, we often find the missing pieces of our own strength. This longing to be 'somewhere and somebody else' is actually a journey back to ourselves, allowing us to return to our lives refreshed, renewed, and ready to face the world once more.
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