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Why We Read?!

Why do I read? Why do you read? The answer may be different for each of us. I read to be informed. I read to dream. I read to share in empathy for others. I read to stimulate my soul. I read to understand which is different in the world and its people from just getting information. I read to improve my sense of obligation to others and to myself and family. And the list goes on!

What about reading fiction; is it worthwhile? I present my personal case which is why I write fiction. Through fiction...

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Published on November 13, 2019 05:59
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message 1: by Matthew (last edited Nov 14, 2019 07:51PM) (new)
Nov 14, 2019 07:50PM

Matthew Fascinating. It's a question I return to periodically, and would love to hear more about! Here's my answer, though I'll qualify that I'm talking about reading books as I engage with other kinds of reading (like blog posts, email, websites, newspapers, etc.) for other reasons:

I read books to quiet my mind; to enjoy a story; to still my body; to get inside the minds of others; to appreciate language; and to be places I cannot be. I also read books for the mental exercise and discipline; for a sense of accomplishment; and as a source of pride, and identity.


message 2: by K.B. (new)
Nov 29, 2019 08:11AM

K.B. Pellegrino I suppose I could include from your remarks a particular thought I have: I read to enhance my life; in fact to live life well.


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