Today, I got a text from a close friend that said... "I have an interview today.. I need a good book." SMH If you would just pick up a book every now and then this would never have happened. On the other hand, I think society has put many of us in a state of minute-reading. I mean who even picks up the newspaper anymore! ( I guess me.) The reality is that reading for today's society consist of a Facebook status update ( a minute), a text message ( a minute), or at best an email (maybe two minutes). Reading a newspaper could easily take you an hour or so on a good day. Do we even by magazines besides People? It would be great if we did because Minute Reading could cease. Who reads People for articles anyway? Who reads Bossip for long in depth journalism? No one. As my first post, I only ask that we end the minute-reading. If not for our own intellectual growth, for our kids and for decent discussion topics. I really hope this message was longer than a minute but I'm not trying to turn you against me so quick. Again, reading is fundamental for all ages. My site will hopefully give many of you a new desire for literature. So stay tuned and remember to..
Keep the Pages Turnin' -EG
Thanks for the great review. Can't wait to read it myself. Keep up the good work helping to expand our literary minds and experiences.
ReplyDeleteThis was a very interesting blog. However, I do not believe that people necessarily find the bible "boring." I feel as though on many occasions people do not understand the bible and do not find time to get further understanding, besides the usual Sunday service. To truly understand the bible you have to be taught and in some cases study it. You have to know a little about the history and the culture during a particular time in world history. Well said, reading is definitely fundamental, GREAT review and I look forward to reading Terry McMillan's book.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the next generation (our children) reading... More than a minute. I talk to my daughter about this all the time. As for me, blame my "minute reading" on law school! Before law school, I loved to read for fun but now, I don't even like reading. Sorry! Keep up the journey to end "minute reading" though. I think you may win the battle with the next generation! :-)
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