My name is Mikelle Liette and I am a Public Relations major at SEU. I have a dream to someday work for a non-profit organization as their public relations representative. I have a heart for missions and for children struggling for survival in other countries and I desire for others to see how these children are living, and to do something about it.

Some of my earliest memories of literature were from when I was a little girl. I have grown up in a Christian home, and some of the earliest things I remember being read to me, is the truth from the Bible. I also remember being read to before I went to sleep at night and the characters coming alive to me. I could feel the joy that the characters were portraying, but I could also feel the pain that they felt at times. At a very young age, I began feeling an emotional connection to the things that were read to me. I remember one book that my mom read to me was about a kitten getting lost. I used to cry every time we read that book, because I connected with the book in such a strong way.

Some of my most recent experiences with literature are the books that I have been reading this summer. I have read some books about society, but most of my summer readings have been the Left Behind series. I have felt very engaged in these books and have learned so much about what is going to happen in the end times. I am also reading a book about John, the beloved disciple. This is informing me about John and the life that he lived, side by side with Jesus. This is teaching me how to serve, how to leave my family, and how to dedicate my whole self to the benefit of the gospel.

Some of the most significant texts that I have read are personal letters written just to me. People who are close to my heart and have touched my heart in a very special way have written these. These include letters from friends and family alike. Although they may have only a few words, they have blessed my life more than I could have ever thought.

Literature is such an authentic way to express yourself. It is often discussed that one can write something that he would never say. This is often looked at as a negative thing, however it can also be such a blessing. Literature matters because it portrays a message, yet sometimes requires imagination in order to fully understand the tone and feeling within the message. Literature has the power to change people’s life, even in just a few short words.