Comments on: The importance of books

By: rishiraj

rishiraj — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:42:04 +0000

i think books are our best friends i also like to read book

By: Oby

Oby — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:50:06 +0000

That’s great! Good books widen our horizon. God be blessed for books!

By: Trevor

Trevor — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 09:56:16 +0000

Hi there Diana,

Thanks for your comments. I have no time to read poorly written books like you mention when there are so many far better books that I wish to read.

You obviously enjoyed the books you mentioned and that is great – they just don’t interest me.

By: diana

diana — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:06:28 +0000

read twilight or harry potter.its cool

By: Trevor

Trevor — Sat, 22 May 2010 13:12:02 +0000

That is really great Needhi. I hope that you have access to many good books.

By: needhi

needhi — Wed, 19 May 2010 08:57:33 +0000

i just love books to read

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By: Trevor

Trevor — Wed, 16 May 2007 00:14:16 +0000

Hi there Nick, welcome to my blog. I think that you have tapped into the real value of reading books.

For the vast majority of people, books in the genres of crime, fantasy and romance (just to pick three that immediately come to mind) are read purely for their entertainment value. These books also provide escapism from the real world. Using books (and movies) in this way is quite valid and can give your life a much needed balance. It is refreshing to the mind and body to “lose” oneself in a story.

The real life changing value comes from books that challenge our thinking, books that help us to develop a better world view, books that “rattle our cages” and help us to see old familiar things in new ways.

Thanks for your thoughtful comments.

By: Nick

Nick — Tue, 15 May 2007 19:15:28 +0000

Well, I read very few unfortunately. Many books bored me to death, especially fantasy and science-fiction( not all ). I eventually found that they were excellent soporiphics, so my money wasnt wasted afterall.
But, the thing is, when I read I want to be absorbed by the knowledge, I want to learn and think immediately. This is the reason why I tend to read essays, philosphical ones most of the time. I want to see the world with a different perspective. Ideas must pour out of the words, and amaze me. I enjoy very precise and intelligent expression, metaphores. The whole must enlighen me, and push me to learn more. Only a few books manage to keep my attention in such ways, nowadays.
Sorry if I make mistakes, im a french student in grade 11.