When a Book Changes the Way You See Yourself — A Question for Every Reader

[Raphaël]

Hi everyone,

I’m Raphaël, and I’m truly happy to join this wonderful community of readers.

One thing I’ve always believed is that some books don’t just entertain us — they reshape us.
A single story can shift the way we think, heal a quiet part inside us, or open a door we never knew existed.

So I’d love to start my journey here with a question that means a lot to me as both a reader and a writer:

Which book changed you — even in a small way?

Not just a favorite book…
but a book that left a mark on your inner world, your perspective, or your life.

It could be:
a novel that revealed something about yourself,
a story that helped you through a difficult time,
a character you unexpectedly saw yourself in, or
a book that stayed in your thoughts long after you closed it.

And why do you think that particular story had such an impact on you?

I’m genuinely excited to hear your experiences — big or small — and to discover the books that shaped you.

Looking forward to great conversations together,
Raphaël Zéla