Alright, let’s yak about somethin’ called “found family.” You know, like when folks ain’t blood but they stick together tighter than ticks on a dog. I ain’t no fancy book reader, but I hear tell there’s stories ’bout this kinda thing, and they’re right popular.
What’s This “Found Family” Anyways?
Well, from what I gather, it’s when people who ain’t born kin get to be like a real family. Maybe their own folks ain’t around, or maybe they just find better folks to call family. It’s about choosin’ your people, not just stuck with what you got.
Why Folks Like Readin’ ‘Bout It?
I reckon it’s ’cause it gives folks hope. Makes ya feel like even if you’re a bit of a misfit, there’s others out there who’ll take ya in. It’s like findin’ your own pack, you know? Makes ya feel like ya belong, even if you ain’t got a big fancy family tree.
- It’s about choosin’ your people. Not just stuck with who you’re born with.
- It gives folks hope. Makes ya feel like ya belong somewhere.
- Lots of different kinds of stories. From them sci-fi things to everyday life stuff, even them spooky stories.
So, What Kinda Books is We Talkin’ ‘Bout?
Now, I ain’t read a whole heap of ’em, but I hear tell there’s all sorts. Some are about kids bandin’ together to survive, like them “Six of Crows” folks. Others are about folks findin’ love and friendship in unexpected places. And some, well, they’re just plain weird and wonderful, like them “Beautiful Weirdos”. They say some of these stories got romance, some got thrills, some even make ya laugh ’til your sides hurt. Heck, there’s even them old-timey books, like that one by that Jane Austen fella… or was it a lady? Anyways, she wrote about folks findin’ love and family back in the day.
I heard tell there’s even books about found families that ain’t just about happy stuff. Some of ’em got struggles and fights, just like real families. ‘Cause even when you choose your people, things ain’t always easy. But that’s part of what makes it strong, I reckon. You work through the tough times together, and that makes the good times even better.
It Ain’t Just Friends, Ya Hear?
Now, some folks might say it’s just like havin’ good friends, but it ain’t the same. Friends are great, but family, well, that’s somethin’ deeper. It’s about havin’ each other’s backs, no matter what. It’s about knowin’ there’s always someone there for ya, through thick and thin. It’s like findin’ a bunch of lost souls and makin’ a home together. And that ain’t nothin’ to sneeze at.
It’s Everywhere, They Say
This here found family thing, it ain’t just in one kind of story neither. It’s in them space stories, them school stories, them stories about crooks and cops, even them spooky ones that make your hair stand on end. Seems like folks everywhere like the idea of findin’ their own people, no matter where they are or what they’re doin’. They even got a name for it, somethin’ like a “trope.” Sounds fancy, but it just means it’s somethin’ folks like to read about a whole lot.
So, Why’s It Matter?
Well, I reckon it matters ‘cause it reminds us that family ain’t just about blood. It’s about love and loyalty and choosin’ to be there for each other. And that’s somethin’ worth celebratin’, whether you’re readin’ about it in a book or livin’ it out in real life. It’s about knowin’ you ain’t alone in this world, even if you feel like you are sometimes. There’s always someone out there who’ll understand ya, who’ll care about ya, who’ll be your family, even if they ain’t supposed to be.
So, if you’re lookin’ for a good read, somethin’ that’ll warm your heart and maybe even make ya shed a tear or two, try one of them books about found family. You might just find yourself a whole new bunch of folks to love, even if they’re just on the page.
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