“1 in 4 haven’t read a book in a year”
Saturday, August 25th, 2007One AP article (2007, August 22 Colorado Springs Gazette, p. A5) got my attention. The title reads: “1 in 4 haven’t read a book in a year.” It says, “One in four adults say they read no books at all in the past year, according to an Associated Press-Ipsos poll released Tuesday. Of those who did read, women and seniors were most avid, and religious works and popular fiction were top choices.”
This really is an alarming article! Imagine when only a few takes time to read, what will happen to the society? to the world? People nowadays are so caught-up with technology that we forget the value of reading.
According the Mary Leonhardt, an English high school teacher, enthusiastic readers develop sharper skill of concentrating on spoken language; they accomplish their work with less expended time and energy, and have a more mature perspective of life in general with a better humor. Now, who wouldn’t want to read?
Readers become book lovers initially because they love what they read. It doesn’t really matter what – fictions, business books, religious books… start with the topic you love most, and then let me welcome you to the world of books!
Happy reading!