College Reading: Book 2

by Janet Maker

Teaches fundamental and critical reading skills in the context of high-interest readings. For lower level developmental reading courses, Book 1 offers a six-step method for acquiring skills in both critical and study reading.

394 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1982

About the author

Now in her 80s, Janet saw a movie called Finding Joe, about Joseph Campbell's myth of the hero's journey and how it applies to ordinary people. It made sense out of so many things in her own life that it inspired her to write her autobiography from that perspective. She wanted to tell her story about how she learned to master her fears and create a fulfilling life with few regrets, in hopes of inspiring others, especially women.

Janet Maker's previous book, The Thinking Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, describes her experience with breast cancer treatment in 2011. Because she has a background in research, she found out a great deal that other people don't know. Rather than passively following her doctors' advice, she was able to make more informed decisions to give herself a better chance to recover and stay in remission. Readers might make different decisions than she did, but the information will empower them to make the decisions that are best for them.

Dr. Maker is retired from a distinguished career as a professor and author of leading textbooks in the field of College Reading.

At her website, you can subscribe to her free weekly newsletter which will keep you up to date about breast cancer, and her biweekly blog which features topics of interest to everyone affected by breast cancer. The website also has a list of important resources, and you can contact Dr. Maker personally there: twgbreastcancer.com