Speed Reading Made Easy

by nila-banton-smith

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Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Education

288 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1963

Reviews

[Conor]

Has some useful techniques for reducing eye fatigue and some general speed tips that I'll make use of even if I find skimming repugnant.

I found the text itself to be helpful in that "no, really, you HAVE to do these exercises" sort of way - although the examples are horribly outdated with tons of 1960s style adoration of technology and nature-must-be-conquered style crap.

Not a waste of time, but not a good time either, even if the writing and teaching seems sound. I'd have rather read an updated version, but the updated version wasn't 50 cents.

[Michael David]

Overall, I think this guide toward becoming a faster reader still generally works, although I take issue with anything being skimmed properly in just 10 seconds. The final exercise is skimming a 1500+ word selection in 10 seconds, and I think that is an exercise in futility.

The comprehension and vocabulary exercises were indeed helpful.

[h kiai]

an interesting reading. i do find it contradict with another book (on speech reading) when it comes to using an object to guide the eyes and sub vocalization. overall a good book. i just need to practice reading faster.

[Christian Shreve]

I thought it made the topic fun. It wasn't stressful and the kids like the narrations so they think of speed reading as part of a game that is easy to play with and retain the data.

[Bert Piedmont's Book Sale Items]

different cover