Reading books can
equip us to fight life’s toughest challenges
English
philosopher, scientist and author Francis Bacon had remarked ‘Reading maketh a
full man’. In today’s age, leisure activities such as book reading, besides
giving us enjoyment, offer us many other advantages.
The habit of
reading books makes us assimilate ideas, draw inferences and arrive at
conclusions, thus igniting our thinking process. Reading turns us into nomads
because while immersed in a book we develop a sharp sense of imagination.
Without leaving the comfort zones of our homes, we let our imagination take us
to different places.
Due to the wisdom which books carry, we become better equipped to
overcome life’s challenges and navigate complex social relationships. This is
because reading makes us more perceptible and sensitive. It improves our
understanding of other people’s emotions, thus expanding our mental horizons.
There are abundant examples of people professing not only their love for books
but also admitting how a particular read brought about positive changes in
their life. No wonder it is said that next to acquiring good friends, the best
acquisition is that of good books. Inner Voice comprises contributions from our
readers. The views expressed are personal
Source | Hindustan Times | 20th January 2018
Regards
Prof. Pralhad Jadhav
Master of Library &
Information Science (NET Qualified)
Senior Manager @ Knowledge
Repository
Khaitan & Co
Twitter Handle | @Pralhad161978
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