The Writer and the Reader Must Establish a Connection
Effective reading requires a connection between the writer and the reader. If this connection is missing, the book's purpose of communication is defeated.
- Engage with the author's ideas and arguments.
- Reflect on how the book's message resonates with you.
- Establish a dialogue with the author through your reading.
"A book is a gift you can open again and again." – Garrison Keillor
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High School Reading Teacher. Book lover. Sharing insights to inspire discovery. "Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." – Joseph Addison
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