Shane ParrishWriter and entrepreneur · Farnam Street, fs.blog
”If you believe that you’re not getting everything out of your reading that you should, this book is awesome.”
How to read a book (A Touchstone Book)
The Classica Guide to Intelligent Reading
Mortimer J. Adler · 1940 · 432 pages
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About the book
Mortimer Adler offers an indispensable manual on the art of reading, distinguishing between different types of reading and how to get the most out of each book. The book guides the reader from elementary techniques to the analytical reading of complex works, turning reading into an active and enriching activity.
A classic that has elevated generations of readers and remains essential for anyone who wishes to read with purpose and depth.
Book details
| Author | Mortimer J. Adler |
|---|---|
| Original title | How to Read a Book |
| Year of publication | 1940 |
| Pages | 432 |
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Kevin SystromCofounder · Instagram
”The most important — I would say his thesis is that the most important — part of reading a book is to actually read the table of contents and familiarize yourself with the major structure of the book.”
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