The Pleasure of Reading

Reading is to mind while exercise is to the body.learn about things and he treasures books
"A man may as well expect to grow stronger bybecause of the accuracy of information they
always eating as wiser by always reading."contain.
But why do we really need to read? "ReadingTo become a good reader, here are some
sweeps the cobwebs away." What does thispointers.
means? "Reading enhances thinking. It stretches- Maintain a healthful routine. This means that to
and strains our mental muscles. It hits our narrow,read at your best, you must be in good physical
delicate, intolerant views with new ideas andcondition. Most of us read only when we are
strong facts. It stimulates growing up instead ofstranded in an island or when we. are confined in
growing old.the hospital.
In other words, reading develops us. It scratches- When reading avoid unnecessary distractions.
those itches down deep inside. It takes us throughSome people we know have trained themselves
virgin territory we would not otherwise discover.to read in noisy surroundings. Most persons,
There are three classifications of reader: simplehowever, find it easier to read in a disturbing
reader, gentle reader and intelligent reader.sights and sounds.
The Simple reader is an ordinary book consumer- Have a clear objective for your reading. Why do
who read to make use of his spare time. Withoutyou read? And why do you read that kind of
any definite purpose, more often than not hebook? When you turn the printed page, you
does not read a book the second time.should have a clear purpose for reading in mind.
The Gentle reader, who wants to grow and whoJust saying the word's silently while your mind is
turns to books as a means of purifying his tasteselsewhere, or when you have no goal for your
depends his feelings, broadening his sympathiesreading, is a waste of time.
and enhancing his joy in life. He reads not from a- Get into the habit of reading widely. You can
constraint of fashion of learning, but from a thirstimprove your reading ability only by reading
of pleasure. Such enjoyment re-establish theabundantly. Get into the habit of reading a great
heart and quickens it, makes it stronger to enduredeal. You may start with light materials - with a
the ills of life and more fertile in all good fruits ofpopular magazine, a daily newspaper, or a book of
courage, love and cheerfulness.easy short stories.
The Intelligent reader is the particular type ofFind time to discover the richness of reading.
reader whose aim in reading is to obtain betterReading can make you rich in mind and soul. Try
acquaintance with facts. His greatest desire is toreading, you'll enjoy it!