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Matt Carvalho asked this question about How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading:
Is reading this really worth it? I've started but it's so boring and don't bring much to the table. Will this book really change something on my reading life? It seems it's only stuff I know covered up by beautiful words and tiresome repetitions.
Richard Kolivoski Yes. Bear with it for a while. All the advice will begin to come together and you will begin to read deeply.

If you read for entertainment, this book …moreYes. Bear with it for a while. All the advice will begin to come together and you will begin to read deeply.

If you read for entertainment, this book will not help much. It is only powerful when you are tackling books that are content rich.(less)
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