Context: I'm usually at my calmest and happiest when I'm sitting on my porch with a good book and a glass of wine. It's a lovely feeling to end the day with.
Speaker 1: For me, one of life's greatest pleasures is to be sitting on my porch with a good book and a glass of wine.
Speaker 2: What book do you enjoy reading?
Speaker 1: Lots of things. I like historical novels and legal dramas best. What about you? Does reading give you a sense of relaxation?
Speaker 2: No, actually I'm under a lot of stress right now and I'm in pretty dire straights financially. The only book i'm really reading at this time is the Bible.
Speaker 1: There's no finer book to help you in distressful times than the Bible. I hope it gives you a sense of peace to read it. So sorry to hear you're stressed out.