I have this book called "How to Read a Book" by Mortimer J. Adler & Charles Van Doren.
I bought this book at least ten years ago, and have never managed to finish it. My hypothesis is that not all non-fiction books are meant to be read cover-to-cover.
For this book, for the parts I have read, my takeaway is that, according to the framework presented by the authors, I personally read at an elementary level, that is: I can read on my own and is prepared to learn more about reading. But I do not yet know how to read beyond the elementary level.
I'll try to finish reading another section of this book this year - steady, baby steps, and I'll be done soon enough!
💯 Laura! Writing doesn't have to be over the top performative and dramatic to teach us something. It's funny because I primarily write nonfiction and also that's generally what I read. But I do love me some dramatic television and movies 😊
I have this book called "How to Read a Book" by Mortimer J. Adler & Charles Van Doren.
I bought this book at least ten years ago, and have never managed to finish it. My hypothesis is that not all non-fiction books are meant to be read cover-to-cover.
For this book, for the parts I have read, my takeaway is that, according to the framework presented by the authors, I personally read at an elementary level, that is: I can read on my own and is prepared to learn more about reading. But I do not yet know how to read beyond the elementary level.
I'll try to finish reading another section of this book this year - steady, baby steps, and I'll be done soon enough!
Talitha, totally agree! Some books are better when you dip in and out, grabbing little insights here and there instead of reading straight through.
💯 Laura! Writing doesn't have to be over the top performative and dramatic to teach us something. It's funny because I primarily write nonfiction and also that's generally what I read. But I do love me some dramatic television and movies 😊
Bette, I love that. There's something just right about pairing nonfiction with some good dramatic TV and movies.