Thank you so much for addressing this issue. Within the past few months, I have had so so many people tell me that they do not read. They tell me that they get bored with it. They can’t comprehend it. They don’t think that it has no importance. And I just want to shake these people and place a copy of Moby Dick, Walden, Hamlet, A Tale Of Two Cities, or Huckleberry Finn, or any other number of beautiful stories that have made such incredible contributions to our society. And after giving them a book, I want to tell them that I expect a complete and thorough report the next time that I see them.
Another excellent article, Annie. I'm feeling challenged to spend less time online so I can read books. Our book club is now on Steinbeck's East of Eden, all 600 pages. It's difficult! After this, I'll go back and finish Rod Dreher's Living in Wonder. Then C. S. Lewis' Abolition of Man along with Michael Ward's After Humanity. Lewis was onto something when he recommended old books to blow fresh breezes through our minds.
Thank you! Yes, unfortunately, spending too much time online is something I believe we all struggle with. I love that Lewis reference regarding fresh breezes-- very true!
I was in 5th grade in the 50's and that's when I became a bookworm. I remember thinking I wanted to read every book in the library... and not too long after realized that wasn't going to be possible, but I've never stopped reading. I've got a 2' tall stack waiting for me to wade thru on my night stand. I've enjoyed almost every minute!
One of my favorites was The Harvester by Gene Stratton Porter, and several of the Bronte sisters, The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings series; Dune; the Classics.. and the last few decades I'm more into real life, politics and of course with the internet following several people or reading a lot of what the Epoch Times sends. Being informed is very important to me!
Great reminder. Last year, I felt I was reading too many snippets as well and pushed myself to read a paper book more. I read 36 last year--listed on Good Reads.
I've never read Land of Hope, but I've often heard it referenced as a good one! And kudos on reading Amos! I often think that the minor prophets contain many rich nuggets that many miss!
“The person who does not read has no advantage of the person who cannot read. “.
Mark Twain
Thank you so much for addressing this issue. Within the past few months, I have had so so many people tell me that they do not read. They tell me that they get bored with it. They can’t comprehend it. They don’t think that it has no importance. And I just want to shake these people and place a copy of Moby Dick, Walden, Hamlet, A Tale Of Two Cities, or Huckleberry Finn, or any other number of beautiful stories that have made such incredible contributions to our society. And after giving them a book, I want to tell them that I expect a complete and thorough report the next time that I see them.
This is so tragic -- people really don't know what they're missing!
Another excellent article, Annie. I'm feeling challenged to spend less time online so I can read books. Our book club is now on Steinbeck's East of Eden, all 600 pages. It's difficult! After this, I'll go back and finish Rod Dreher's Living in Wonder. Then C. S. Lewis' Abolition of Man along with Michael Ward's After Humanity. Lewis was onto something when he recommended old books to blow fresh breezes through our minds.
Thank you! Yes, unfortunately, spending too much time online is something I believe we all struggle with. I love that Lewis reference regarding fresh breezes-- very true!
I was in 5th grade in the 50's and that's when I became a bookworm. I remember thinking I wanted to read every book in the library... and not too long after realized that wasn't going to be possible, but I've never stopped reading. I've got a 2' tall stack waiting for me to wade thru on my night stand. I've enjoyed almost every minute!
That's so great to hear! Do you have any recommendations of books that stick out from all your years of reading?
One of my favorites was The Harvester by Gene Stratton Porter, and several of the Bronte sisters, The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings series; Dune; the Classics.. and the last few decades I'm more into real life, politics and of course with the internet following several people or reading a lot of what the Epoch Times sends. Being informed is very important to me!
Great reminder. Last year, I felt I was reading too many snippets as well and pushed myself to read a paper book more. I read 36 last year--listed on Good Reads.
There's something special about having a hard copy, isn't there?!
Great, enriching post!
I’m reading the Jewish prophet Amos, and Land of Hope by McClay.
Land of Hope is a very well written and balanced survey of American history.
I've never read Land of Hope, but I've often heard it referenced as a good one! And kudos on reading Amos! I often think that the minor prophets contain many rich nuggets that many miss!
“Nuggets” well describe the treasures I find in my Old Testament reading. Exactly!!