Do you like reading books about other people's experinces?

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Yes because I always learn something from them
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Books about other's people's experience are great! I love hearing about other's struggles, not in a mean way, but hearing about how you got to where you are now. Since we all have different experiences that made us who we are presently, it's great to learn about someone else has been through.
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I love reading about other people's experiences. Since it would be close to impossible for one person to experience everything in their lifetime, it is essential for us to live and learn through other people's experiences. Another major reason for my interest is the human behaviour - how people react and cope in different situations. This, to me, is very interesting, as it explains greatly of the things that motivate us and drive us and the things that we are most afraid of.
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Yes, I do. Good or bad because I get to learn many lessons from them.
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I think that knowing someone else´s experience is great, it always will be challenging and trustworthy for someone to share his or her life and if you choose to read it is because you want to be better, you choose to understand better the world and be good with each other.
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I love reading books about other people's experiences, there are a lot things to understand and see the thing from another perspective!!!!
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Yes, I do. I think it presents an opportunity to learn from others experiences.

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Yes, I do. I think it presents an opportunity to learn from others experiences.
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Amagine wrote:The book is a nonfiction tale about the author's life and her experiences. In the book, she addresses many issues that readers will be able relate to.

Do you like reading books about someone else's life and experiences? What do you gain from reading it?
Yes, if it is narrated beautifully. Learning about the challenges they faced and how they overcame them is one thing I gain from this.
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I love reading about other people's lives. True stories (or even semi-true) are often my favorites. I love to read about the adventures that other people have had or the trials that the have overcome.
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Yes I will love to read because it inspires me and strengthen me to go for my goal.
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Understanding what other people experienced is important since we can draw conclusion and learn something out of it so yes.
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I love reading about other peoples lives. That is one of the reasons I liked reading in the first place. When I was young my aunt who is an avid reader gave me a Danielle Steel book and I was hooked after that. I felt like I was there in the story and became so surprisingly attached to the characters. I have loved reading ever since.
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One of my favorite kinds of books to read is the ones that show me how someone tackles life challenges. It doesn't have to be memoir, I enjoy it equally (even sometimes more) when it is fiction. But it allows me to, somewhat voyeuristically, feel a sense of accomplishment when they are successful. Reading about someone else's experience also helps me to understand and sympathize with points of view I may not naturally have much sympathy for. I think in the end it makes us better humans.
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I love reading about other peoples experience, especially a walk with the God. Not all people's experiences present an opportunity to learn new things and especially if the author choose the naughty way. It is a bond move to put out your life for other to know your life secret.
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I personally enjoy reading about other people's experiences. A well written account helps inspire me to travel.
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