Short Story ”Value of Books” Complete Story for Class 10, Class 12 and other classes.

Value of Books

Books are a store house of knowledge. All that men have observed, learnt and experienced over the centuries has been enshrined in books. In other words, it is in books that the great minds of the past ages are kept safe for generations to come.

Books are our best friends. Even our closet friends and relatives may part company with us in time of adversity, but books always stand by us. Books are with us through thick and thin. They never betray us.

When the dark clouds of misery engulf us form all sides and we feel helpless, books come to our rescue. We read them, consult them and regain hope and confidence which no living being could impart.

Previously, book were handwritten and were sometimes lost. As the printing press come, books began to be printed in thousands. Now, if a book was lost, there were always more left to keep the author’s ideas alive.

Now, we have books of all kinds on all branches of life. There are books on literature, philosophy sport, history, astronomy, astrology, physiology, hygiene, geography, poetry, cookery, doll-making, soap-making, fiction technology, painting, photography, drama. Indeed there are books on all conceivable subjects. We can buy books according to our taste and aptitude.

In the modern computer age, some people fear that devices like the internet may spell the end of books. But books will always have a special place in our lives. Books are indeed, indispensable and irreplaceable.