3590: Your Life is Always Just Beginning by David Cain of Raptitude on Personal Growth and Development

Written by Ray Bradbury, 'Dandelion Wine' is a collection of connected short stories that are loosely based on the author’s memories of his own childhood. The narrative follows Douglas Spaulding, a 12-year-old boy, as he experiences the magical and often surreal summer of 1928 in Green Town, Illinois. The story delves into themes of nostalgia, the wonders and fears of childhood, and the transition from childhood to adulthood. It includes elements of fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and magical realism, and is the first volume in the 'Green Town' trilogy. The dandelion wine, made by Douglas and his family, serves as a symbol of the beauty and memory of summer.

This book is a transcript of the only public speech David Foster Wallace gave on his views on life, delivered as a commencement address at Kenyon College in 2005. The speech delves into the difficulties of empathy, the unimportance of being well-adjusted, and the apparent loneliness of adult life. Wallace argues that true freedom comes from the ability to be fully conscious and sympathetic, and he emphasizes the importance of learning how to think and exercise control over one's thoughts. The speech is known for its blend of casual humor, exacting intellect, and practical philosophy, offering advice that renews readers with every reading. After his death, the speech became a treasured piece of writing, reprinted in various publications and widely discussed online.