Everyday is a new day filled with opportunities, events, and just plain random activities. Sometimes, these events make us explode with bliss, or fume with irritation, or maybe even drive us to be miserable. Numerous amounts of thoughts pile up in our minds in just a single day, and it can get harder and harder to keep it to ourselves. Lucky for us though, someone found a way to let us release what we hold secret. College student Alex Boles formed an inspiring idea; it was to create a place where anyone could write a letter to whomever, or whatever they desired. It is a perfect outlet which allows an otherwise silent world to speak up.

While beginning the book, “Unwritten Letters Project” I was both intrigued and a bit skeptical. There are 107 pages of letters, and I didn’t think I would make it to the end. Who wants to sit and read about other peoples problems? Don’t we already have enough of our own? But that’s just it. By reading this book the realization dawned on me that I am not the only one with problems. It was kind of funny to think other people thought the way I did, and not only that but they have been in similar situations. I got to see how they handled it, and how it affected them. Can you believe it, there is a whole world of people just like you.

Not only did this book contain letters to the all too familiar family members and best friends, it contained letters to strangers, pets, God, crushes, roommates, and people they only met once.  There were even letters to homework, timing, depression, scars, drugs, and anger. With such a range of feelings put into black and white for the entire world to read, it has a sort of magnetic pull. You can’t put the book down, and quite frankly you shouldn’t. It will most certainly open your eyes, and make you grateful for the life you have and the people around you. It could be so much worse, and these letters will enlighten and inspire you.

My favorite quality the book posses is its natural feeling of simplicity. The writing is uncomplicated and straightforward, thus making it exceptionally powerful. The letters are written by regular people, which make this a book that is easy to relate to. It is like you are getting let in on a secret, a peak into someone’s private thoughts. It compels you to read on, so that when you finish it will seem like you know that person. It is an unparalleled feeling which you don’t have the pleasure of experiencing often.

With all of this being said, my piece of advice would be to find this book and buy it. It will intrigue you, and it will be much worth your time. As Ms. Boles said, “It’s Your voice, Your words, Your time.”

Author and 21-year-old student at Truman State University, Alex Boles, and LeClere Books, LLC, have released the “Unwritten Letters Project:” a book consisting of more than 100 letters from around the world submitted to Boles’ online blog unwrittenlettersproject.com  expressing in a letter what the mouth could not say. By visiting the site and reading your complimentary copy of the book captivating the world and crowding coffee tables, you will understand the importance of spreading Boles’ message to never be silenced. unwrittenlettersproject.com

Boles is the first undergraduate student to become published before graduation at her university in at least 25 years. Boles has started an anti-bullying campaign under the “Unwritten Letters Project” name and continues to speak with the youth of today about overcoming hardships. She has every intention to continue spreading her message, and we strongly encourage you to aid us in supporting her in this endeavor

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Do you have something that has been tugging at your mind? If you would like to write a letter visit unwrittenlettersproject.com, or comment if you have any thoughts. If you have read the book or some of the letters on the site we would love to hear what you think.