The Need to Read

12/9/2016

This article from The Wall Street Journal emphasizes the importance of reading and discusses the decline of reading in today's digital age. It highlights the various benefits of reading, such as enhancing empathy, increasing knowledge, and improving critical thinking skills. The article argues that reading is not only crucial for personal development and intellectual growth but also for the well-being of society as a whole. It suggests that reading should be treated as a valuable and essential activity, urging people to prioritize it in their daily lives. The author concludes by encouraging individuals to make time for reading and to instill a love for reading in future generations.

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