As a child, one of my greatest delights was to be enthralled  by the stories read aloud by my parents, and by my teachers. As a parent, one of the greatest pleasures was to enthral and delight my children with stories read aloud. I still have unbounded fascination for the fresh face given to a poem or story, when read by another.   A book is like a garden carried in the pocket.     Chinese Proverb Books are the quietest and most constant of friends: they are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors, and the most patient of teachers. Charles W. Eliot wedding blessings on ibiza Readings of poetry or prose Made with Xara Site Map Beautiful Ibiza weddings, blessings and other ceremonies blessings-on-ibiza.com