Reading Part One – Why Do I Read?
Reading Part One – Why Do I Read? When I was a child, Mrs. Gilbert lived across the street and made Barbie clothes. One day, she asked me if I wanted some, and I told her I spent all my birthday money on books. She suggested I get a library card. That day, I realized I liked books a lot more than dolls. I don’t remember learning how to read, but I do remember that it influenced everything else I did in school. I didn’t like memorizing dates and facts in history class, but I loved reading the stories of ancient civilizations in my textbooks. Math worksheets were tedious, but a good story problem meant I was helping Tommy count his apples. And when Language Arts met in the library from time to time, it was a religious experience. As an adult, I enjoy talking to others about what I am reading. I take book recommendations regularly from AARP, Reece Witherspoon and Becky Mallory. I was once in a book group where Kathy led the discussions and then offered refreshments that...
