Importance of Reading Books

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When there were no televisions, or computers what was the primary leisure activity? Of course, it was reading! People would spend lot of time reading books and travels to lands far away- in their minds. But now most of us we have lost the skill and passion to read. Aside from books, today we have many other exciting and thrilling options available such as computer games, play station games. Friends, this is a shame, because reading offers a productive approach to improve vocabulary and word power. Reading is really like taking a flight to high altitudes in search of information and knowledge. It is a journey in search of enlightenment. To me, the best hobby in the world is reading books, it can be about the ancient history, or the modern world, or it can be about disasters, or magic. A good book is more than a companion. When we are alone, it derives out our loneliness; when we need advice, it gives us; when our heart is heavy, it removes weight, wipes out our tears and makes us smile. Reading is like providing the mind with nourishment. Knowledge is the food for the mind and soul. Apart from giving us the basic information about the world around us, it also provides us with the food for thought. It encourages us to think. It increases our hunger for knowledge and our thirst to learn more. Moreover, researches have proven that children who read have higher IQs then others. They are more creative and do better in schools. Children who start reading an early age are observed to have good language skills, do better in all the subjects. It is a treat that enhances the knowledge acquired, consistently. The habit of reading also helps readers to decipher new words and phrases that they come across in everyday conversation. Reading also helps in mental development and is known to stimulate the muscles of the eyes. Reading can be both fun and informative.
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