Situation: Lisa is
talking to Jackie about the author, John Grisham, and his books.
Lisa: Hey Jackie, how
are you doing today?
Jackie: I am good! I just
got out of my psychology lecture. It was so boring! I am glad I am done for the
day. How are you doing? Did you just get out of class too?
Lisa: No, I have been
out of class since early this afternoon, and I have been reading this new book
I just bought. Have you ever heard of the author John Grisham?
Jackie: Yeah! John Grisham
is a lawyer who has written a lot of books based on his knowledge and
experience with the legal system like The Client. His books are
very easy to read, and they give a lot of information on how the legal system
works.
Lisa: Yeah, The
Client is one of my
favorite books! I love Mark Sway and Reggie Love, the two main characters of
the novel. For an eleven-year-old kid, Mark is old beyond his years and so
streetwise. John Grisham’s special sense of humor has made his characters very
entertaining and the book much more interesting to read. Have you read The
Chamber?
Jackie: The
Chamber is a pretty good
book too. The story about a grandson who tried to save the grandfather he has
never really known gave me an insight on how the legal system works in the case
of capital punishment. This story was somber, and it was written in a more
serious tone.
Lisa: John Grisham
really knows how to adapt his writing style to each situation. That is probably
one of the reasons for his success.
Jackie: John Grisham’s
success is an example of the importance of education. Even though his parents
were poor and did not have a decent education, his mother put a lot of emphasis
on his education and pushed him to go to college.
Lisa: I have to agree
with you on that. Education is one of the best tools to achieve success in life.
That is the reason why we are still in school, right?
Jackie: Right. But, why
the sudden interest in John Grisham, Lisa?
Lisa: Well, I read his
first book, and I found it very interesting. So, I kept on reading his books. I
already have a collection of all his work.
Jackie: He has written at
least twenty books. Did you read all of them? Did you have that much free
Lisa: No, I only read
his legal fiction books. I have not touched any of his non-legal fiction or
his non-fiction
books.
Jackie: I see that you are
very interested in learning about the legal system.
Lisa: Yes, very much. I
find it fascinating. However, not enough to change my major from psychology to
law yet.
Jackie: Maybe you should
follow John Grisham’s example. He is a lawyer, and he writes novels about the
legal system. You can finish your studies in psychology, and then write novels
based on your expertise in psychology.
Lisa: That is a good
idea. However, do you think I am creative enough to be able to weave all sorts
of stories like John Grisham? That would require a lot of talent, and I do not
know whether I have it in me.
Jackie: You never know
unless you try. Anyways, people say, “where there is a will, there is a way,”
right?
Lisa: And, there is also
writer’s block. Those moments when you sit in front of the computer, ready to
put your story in writing, and yet, your mind is completely blank. You keep on
trying and trying, and nothing comes. I mean, absolutely nothing.
Jackie: Still, you never
know unless you try, Lisa. Oh, it is almost 3 o’clock! I need to run, or I will
miss the bus. See you later, Lisa!
Lisa: Bye, Jackie! Talk
to you later!
