Hi, I’m Sue and I have a strong passion and fascination for reading intriguing, enthralling literature.
I have taught children and adults to read for many years and I love the concept that once you can read, it can change your life at any age!
I really believe that if you are interested, you become an interesting person.
So… go read something!
Why Are Books Important?
Reading is… a key skill in how we discover fresh information and being knowledgeable in a wide-ranging sphere can be vital in developing a good self-image.
Being able to read is a significant skill in being able to function effectively in contemporary society.
It is crucially important in developing the mind and the imagination.
A person who knows how to read can educate themselves in any area of life they are interested in.
Non-readers or poor readers often have low opinions of themselves and their abilities. They can feel isolated and behavior problems sometimes surface.
We live in an age overflowing with information and reading is one of the main methods to take advantage of it.
“Reading, like no other medium, can transform your life in a flash and you never know which book, at which time in your life, might be the one that rocks your world and inspires you to grow in ways you never thought possible.” ~ Burke Hedges.
Reading… is an active mental process that improves your concentration and uses your brain to help you to reason out things which are unfamiliar to you.
It can be one of the most relaxing and enjoyable hobbies a person can have.
Since you must concentrate to be able to read and process the information, this requires you to focus and think about what you are reading.
I do feel it’s saddening to think that many people aren’t introduced to the fabulous world of books.
If you ever want to break the monotony of an uncreative and uninterested time in your life, go and grab an interesting book.
Turn the pages and explore new worlds filled with excitement, information and ingenuity.
Reading… improves your discipline and memory.
Making time to read is something we all feel that we should do, but few of us schedule book reading time every day.
Adding book reading to your daily schedule and sticking to it, improves self-discipline and knowledge!
Studies show if you don’t use your memory, it becomes more and more difficult to remember facts that you have read.
Crossword puzzles are an excellent example of a word game that can help to stave off Alzheimer’s Syndrome.
Reading helps to stretch your memory muscles and requires your brain to categorize and remember details, facts and figures, plot lines, themes and characters.
It can be extremely gratifying to look at a shelf of books and say, “I’ve read every one of those!”
Not only is the knowledge useful, but it is personally very rewarding as well.
Reading… builds self-esteem and improves creativity.
The more you read, the more knowledgeable you become and with more knowledge comes more confidence. More confidence builds self-esteem.
Reading about the diversity of life and exposing yourself to innovative ideas and more information helps to develop the creative side of the brain and filters innovation into your thinking process.
So it’s a chain reaction. When you are well-read, people will look to you for answers. Then your feelings about yourself only get better. Even more confidence!
Reading… improves your vocabulary and reduces boredom.
When you are reading books, especially challenging ones, you will probably find yourself exposed to many unfamiliar words.
Remember when you learned to read, how you learned to figure out the meaning of one word by reading the context of the other words in the sentence?
You will get the same benefits for building your vocabulary from book reading.
So, if you are feeling bored, then pick up a book and start reading.
If you’re bored anyway, you might as well be reading an outstanding book, right?
Reading… books can give a glimpse into other cultures and places of the world and reading can give an insight into the diversity of ethnicity of people, their customs and their lifestyles.
Ever found yourself in an embarrassing situation where you didn’t have anything to talk about? How would you know about the life of people in Alaska if you hadn’t read about it?
So, reading widens your horizons of information and you’ll always find you have an informed opinion to contribute in wide-ranging discussions.
Ideally, reading should be split between fiction and nonfiction books. Fiction is certainly more exciting, but it does not yield long term knowledge benefits like nonfiction books do.
Wise Words!
“Not every reader is a leader, but every leader must be a reader.”
~ Harry Truman.
“In our new knowledge economy, if you haven’t learned how to learn, you’ll have a tough time.”
~ Peter Drucker
Want a remedy for this?
It’s simple… Start reading!
Relax… pick up a hot drink and enjoy a Good Book!