How to Read a Book
The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading
Mortimer J. Adler
Learn how to truly comprehend and engage with books with this classic guide to reading comprehension. This updated edition of a rare phenomenon teaches the various levels of reading, from elementary to speed reading, as well as techniques for reading different genres. With a recommended reading list and reading tests to track your progress, this book is the ultimate guide for the general reader.
Publish Date
1972-08-15T00:00:00.000Z
1972-08-15T00:00:00.000Z
First Published in 1940
Goodreads rating
3.98
ISBN
0042516291251
Recommendations
3
Recommendations
2017-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
Light? No. Serious. Very serious and scholarly. Advises to read books that are above your current ability. A very specific methodology is given. Read books twice, ask questions while reading, answer those questions, then summarize and criticize afterwards. The point is to grow up to the level of the author. – source2019-08-30T10:06:14.000Z
Now, so far I have not criticized the book, and there’s a reason for this:
It’s FANTASTIC.
Adler and Van Doren’s writing is fluid, agile, non-jargon-laden (aka very clear).
The book gives students a repertoire of reading strategies (what they call “levels”).
WELL DONE! – source