The
power
of
reading
?
"
Reading
brings
knowledge
and
knowledge
is
power
;
therefore
reading
is
power
.
The
power
to
know
and
learn
and
understand
.
.
.
but
also
the
power
to
dream
.
Stories
inspire
us
to
reach
high
,
love
deep
,
change
the
world
,
and
be
more
than
we
ever
thought
we
could
.
Every
book
allows
us
to
dream
a
new
dream
.
"
?
Emma
Chase
,
Royally
Matched
Isn't
it
true
?
Reading
is
knowledge
and
knowledge
is
power
.
Statistics
show
that
people
in
high
level
executive
positions
?
think
CEO
level
?
usually
read
four
to
five
books
a
month
.
Reading
builds
up
wisdom
.
And
it
is
easy
to
do
,
make
it
part
of
your
daily
routine
.
Many
successful
people
worldwide
have
stressed
the
importance
reading
plays
in
their
daily
lives
.
So
the
moral
of
this
story
is
:
If
you
want
to
get
ahead
,
be
an
active
reader
.
Thomas
Corley
completed
a
five
-
year
study
comparing
the
daily
habits
of
people
that
are
and
others
that
live
in
.
He
came
to
the
conclusion
that
the
two
social
classes
have
different
habits
,
which
are
directly
related
to
a
person's
financial
standing
.
It
seems
like
wealth
and
success
are
generated
from
good
daily
habits
.
Corley
found
that
the
wealthy
read
three
times
more
than
poor
people
do
.
In
addition
,
85%
of
the
wealthy
read
two
or
more
self
-
improvement
books
every
month
,
while
only
15%
of
the
poor
read
these
types
of
books
.
On
top
of
those
numbers
,
more
than
60%
of
in
U
.
S
.
jails
are
illiterate
.
?
"
Just
the
knowledge
that
a
good
book
is
awaiting
one
at
the
end
of
a
long
day
makes
that
day
happier
.
"
?
Kathleen
Norris
Reading
can
be
super
relaxing
.
It
is
a
way
to
escape
into
a
fantasy
world
and
push
everyday
out
of
your
mind
.
Research
shows
that
reading
for
a
short
amount
of
time
?
only
six
minutes
?
can
reduce
stress
levels
and
anxiety
.
Reading
can
lower
your
heart
rate
and
relax
tight
muscles
.
Getting
lost
in
a
book
is
pleasurable
because
the
mind
enjoys
into
different
realities
.
Therefore
,
create
a
special
reading
nook
in
your
house
.
Have
a
space
you
can
retreat
to
for
getting
lost
in
a
book
.
The
special
place
may
be
a
comfy
recliner
or
a
hammock
on
your
patio
,
you
decide
.
?
"
Children
are
made
readers
on
the
laps
of
their
parents
.
"
?
Emilie
Buchwald
It
is
important
for
parents
to
model
the
importance
of
reading
to
their
children
.
Children
benefit
from
seeing
their
parents
read
.
Children
the
habits
of
their
parents
,
so
start
reading
to
them
young
.
Reading
to
children
leads
to
language
development
and
promotes
early
skills
.
Reading
aloud
to
children
engages
them
and
helps
them
develop
their
imagination
and
creativity
while
motivating
them
to
learn
new
things
.
Reading
also
gives
children
a
way
to
relax
.
That
is
why
bedtime
stories
are
such
an
integral
part
of
a
child's
night
routine
.
?
"
No
matter
how
busy
you
may
think
you
are
,
you
must
find
time
for
reading
,
or
surrender
yourself
to
self
-
chosen
ignorance
.
"
?
Atwood
H
.
Townsend
.
People
receive
a
of
benefits
when
they
take
the
time
to
read
.
Are
you
ready
to
be
the
best
you
possibly
can
?
If
so
,
start
making
a
list
of
books
you
want
to
read
this
year
.
Ask
friends
for
recommendations
and
review
The
New
York
Times
best
-
seller
list
.
And
for
people
learning
English
,
reading
in
English
kills
two
birds
with
one
stone
.
Not
only
do
you
review
grammar
and
increase
your
vocabulary
when
you
read
,
but
you
also
become
more
knowledgeable
in
life
!
Let's
check
what
you
remember
!