The article reflects on the author's formative reading experiences, highlighting how each important book influenced their path as a writer. Early encounters with texts like George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' ignited inquiries into power dynamics at a young age. Significant works of literature, particularly Plato's 'Symposium', catalyzed a transition from science to writing. The author emphasizes the beauty of imagination when relating characters to their Nigerian roots and notes the lasting impact of rereading classic texts like 'War and Peace' and 'The Great Gatsby' throughout their life. Such experiences illustrate the transformative power of literature.
The book that made me want to be a writer was Plato's Symposium, which inspired questions I pondered on long walks; thus, I transitioned from science to literature.
Reading Ibsen's plays and Chekhov's stories in my teens allowed me to imagine the characters as Nigerian, demonstrating the transformative power of literature.
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