How to Read a Book

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Summary: Learn to read, think, analyze, and communicate
Review: This book picks up where your reading instruction in school most likely left off. In school you probably learned only the first, elementary, level of reading. In How To Read A Book Mortimer Adler and Charles Van Doren explain that there are actually three levels of reading beyond the elementary level (inspectional, analytical, and syntopical) and they demonstrate how to develop each of these levels of reading within yourself. In so doing they instill in the reader critical thinking skills that can be applied not only to the written word but to the spoken word as well. And after reading this book you will discover that you are not only a better reader you will find that you are a better communicator. In short, this book will provide you with the tools necessary to live a more fulfilling life.

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Summary: One in the same
Review: Yes this is the same Charles Van Doren Of Quiz Show fame. Learning how to read a book for many people helps them to ENJOY reading much more. For those of us that already enjoy reading, we can learn to get even more out of a book.

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Summary: Charles Van Doren?
Review: Is this by the father of the Charles Van Doren of Quiz Show fame

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Summary: better than school?
Review: If you want to learn how to read well, this is a good start. You might think it's absurd for a literate person not to be able to read well, but this book is filled with insights that, although they are all common sense, they are the type of common sense we tend to overlook. If you think many books are too difficult for you, this book will explain that that is exactly why you must read it. If you want to learn how to form your own opinions on important works of literature in any field, this book teaches you the art of critique. However, I applaud this book not only because it is good instruction for those who want to become better readers. It also explains *why* we must become better readers. The person who wants to read for "understanding," and not just "knowledge" or "enjoyment," will appreciate this book.

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Summary: If you like to learn, you'll love this book.
Review: I originally bought a copy of this book in a used bookstore because the title amused me. When I began reading it, I realized I had made a real find. This book teaches the reader how to think critically about a book, so that a real understanding can be gained. It outlines a series of steps that if practiced will lead to a greater understanding of a book's meaning than the methods usually taught in today's schools. I wish it hadn't taken me as long as it did to find this book. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to increase their ability to learn and understand any subject at all.

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Summary: Read this book...please!
Review: This book should be required reading before writing an Amazon book review. Don't just read it...digest it.

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Summary: The best reference book you can have!!!!
Review: Now in my last year of law school, I found myself extremely angry upon completing this book. How invaluable this book would have been if I had read it before reading the hundreds of books that were assigned to me in high school, college, and law school. Why didn't anybody tell me about this marvelous gem?!! But the good news is that I have my entire life ahead of me, and I will begin putting this book to use right away.

Anybody who hasn't bought this book yet, stop reading and buy it NOW!

Anybody who knows somebody about to enter high school, college, or graduate school, or who is serious about education and the pursuit of knowledge in general, buy this book for them NOW and they will be forever grateful!!

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Summary: Brilliant.
Review: This book is one of the best books I have read, and it has exerted immense influence on me. I now read actively -- I mean, as much as possible -- and can feel how much more I am gaining from reading. The book has shown me the way to life-long learning.

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Summary: This Book Has Changed The Way I Read
Review: Frankly, though I have been a book reader for many years, I can say that I have always been reading the "wrong kinds" of books until I read this book. It has helped me to widen my scope in readings as well as expanding my mind! It is a must have and more important a must read book. Highly Recommended. It will forever change the way you read and your reading life will never be the same again.

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Summary: A MUST share and MUST have resource
Review: I work in the computer field and constantly need to keep up with the latest technology by reading technical manuals and periodicals. How to Read a Book has given me a sound approach and blueprint to follow as I read these technical documents.

This book is truly a MUST have for everyone of all disciplines.