A friend of mine, Gary A. Wilson, recently shared an essay he wrote in a high school writing class about his first day of school. His writing is thoughtful, reflective, and beautifully honest. Please take a moment to read his work; I think you will find it well worth your time.
Thank you, Gary, for sharing “The Suffering of a Young Autodidact”. Your thoughtful, reflective essay offers readers a meaningful glimpse into your early school experiences and independent love of learning. I am honored to feature your writing and grateful that you trusted me with your story.
Click below on the title to read his story.
Hi Ann Marie & thanks for the gracious intro – but one key correction…
My story about that first day of my creative writing class was written much more recently. The story i wrote in that class is not and will not be shared. I reread it recently and it was horrible ! ! !
So no – I won’t be subjecting your or any other readers to what my teacher endured.
Other than that – I so appreciate how you dignified my basic character as something other than ridiculously shy around girls. . . 😳 / 😎