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Friday, January 8, 2010

A recent post about reading stats after high school....

50% of Americans will not read a book after high school or college graduation, WHY?


Great question, alarming fact. Is reading in America out of style? I read some years ago that Oprah Winfrey's father would make her read non-stop when she was young. She didn't have much of a "summer break" like other kids. She was constantly reading. I don't know if something can be said about people who continue to read past high school English classes and those who don't. Is success guaranteed to those who elect to pick up a book frequently and those who don't? I don't think one can be for certain of the results from consistent reading. But the fact remians technology has taken over our world: from high speed Internet, to our mobile devices that allow us the convenience of paying bills and shopping while on the go. So, what was the last book YOU read? convenience

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