Thoughts on Ella Enchanted

Not a whole lot goes through my brain when I think of Ella Enchanted except that I absolutely LOVED reading this book. I enjoyed it's magical elements, the young unselfish girl, and the romantic love story of Char and Ella of Frell.
The ending was my favorite because it was Ella's unselfishness and great love that lifted her curse. I started to think about myself and what would I do in that situation? And I realized how selfish I am, and how we all probably are. Giving up the love of your life more than once would be the hardest thing for me to do. Ella gives a wonderful example of what we all should be. Unselfish, loving human beings. That is such a simple task in writing, but in reality; this is a challenge. The book helps me put into perspective how unselfish we need to be, not always thinking about us, but other people more than ourselves. In a way, we are cursed as Ella because once we allow ourselves to love unconditionally, something is lifted off of us and we can be happier than we could've imagined before.