How Reading Changed My Life

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Summary: Sorry, wrong author
Review: I think my review inadvertently used the wrong author's name. Sorry, it was Ms. Quindlan

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Summary: Extremely inspring for us "not so devoted readers"!
Review: I'm the type who sees reading as a kind of avtivity I'd like to do more of but never get around to doing. This book really inspired me to start reading again as I did when I was a kid-- with utter intrigue. Plus, there's a wonderful collection of book lists in the back. I recommend this for all you readers out there who have shoved aside the magic of reading amidst our busy days.

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Summary: Manifesto for the bookworms of the world
Review: It is impossible not to feel the kinship that this book provides. The title, for one thing, is spot on. Books do change your life, and the love of reading is one of the greatest gifts i have received. Like Quindlen, i remember discovering books as a little girl, and what a wonderful window into the world they were (and continue to be). She verbalizes what i'm sure many of us had felt for ages. Thank you for doing that!!!

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Summary: Manifesto for the bookworms of the world
Review: It is impossible not to feel the kinship that this book provides. The title, for one thing, is spot on. Books do change your life, and the love of reading is one of the greatest gifts i have received. Like Quindlen, i remember discovering books as a little girl, and what a wonderful window into the world they were (and continue to be). She verbalizes what i'm sure many of us had felt for ages. Thank you for doing that!!!

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Summary: Excellent reminder of why we love reading!
Review: It was beautiful to read a piece of work about - reading itself. Numerous times I recognised the same passion for books that I feel as well, but could never put on a paper as skilfully as Ms. Quindlen did.
This extended essay was a wonderful reading experience, not only as a separate work, but also as an insight in Ms. Quindlen's favourites that she sometimes likes to mention in her novels.

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Summary: Why I read
Review: It was her physical description of books which first captured me, the smell, heft,and appearance of books. Anna Quindlen comments on the high suspicion towards those who love to read..."Don't you have anything BETTER to do with your time?". I have long felt more connected to those around me through my reading, finding books to be the safe passage to other people and places. Ms. Quindlen puts words to the feelings for most book lovers, the pleasurable whiling away of hours, the smell and feel of books, discovering a new author. Although this is a very small volume it is a delight for any booklover.

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Summary: She Understands Your Need to Read
Review: This book is a wonderful way for readers to understand themselves, if they don't already. Quindlen shows that we're NOT weird because we read, we're NOT escapists who can't handle the real world, and we're NOT anti-social. We're just in love with words and the power of stories. In only 84 pages, Quindlen tackles the reasons why we read, reading and technology, why classics should not be crammed down our kids' throats, and much more. Her Top Ten lists alone are worth the price of the book. As great as this book is for readers, it makes an even better gift for friends and family members who DON'T understand our need to read. A must read, a must-have.

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Summary: She Understands Your Need to Read
Review: This book is a wonderful way for readers to understand themselves, if they don't already. Quindlen shows that we're NOT weird because we read, we're NOT escapists who can't handle the real world, and we're NOT anti-social. We're just in love with words and the power of stories. In only 84 pages, Quindlen tackles the reasons why we read, reading and technology, why classics should not be crammed down our kids' throats, and much more. Her Top Ten lists alone are worth the price of the book. As great as this book is for readers, it makes an even better gift for friends and family members who DON'T understand our need to read. A must read, a must-have.

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Summary: what a great book
Review: this book really impresses me. it talks about the importance of reading..of how it affect one's life. i like the way how anna quindlen share with her readers her past reading experience....the reading lists in the end is a bomb too!!

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Summary: Articulates the thoughts of so many compulsive readers
Review: This book should be in every American public library. It should appeal to every librarian, teacher, student, parent and book lover. This small non-fiction book identifies what propels people to brake for the book store, library and even scan the bookshelves of our friends and families. This is not just a book for the bibliophiles of this country.