How to Read a Book. Book Summary

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Mortimer J. Adler, Charles Van Doren

What’s inside

This guide provides a thorough exploration of the art of reading, offering techniques to improve comprehension and retention across various types of literature.

You’ll Learn

  • Enhanced reading comprehension
  • Improved critical thinking
  • Better retention of information
  • Greater appreciation for different types of writing

Key Points

  • The Levels of Reading
  • Analytical Reading
  • Reading and the Growth of the Mind
  • Approaches to Different Kinds of Reading Matter
  • How to Read Practical Books
  • How to Read Imaginative Literature
  • Suggestions for Further Reading

Who’s it For

  • Students
  • Academics
  • Lifelong learners
  • Professional readers
  • Book club members

About the author

Mortimer J. Adler was an American philosopher and Charles Van Doren an intellectual, known for their contributions to the field of education.