How to Read A Book - Mortimer J Adler

I just finished up Mortimer Adler’s How to Read A Book. I give this a 4 out of 5. Here is the summary and my three take-aways

Book: How to Read A Book - The classic guide to intelligent reading

Author: Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren

Pages 336

Read: 2021

Publication date: 1940 and 1972

Three Take-Aways / Actions:

  1. Have an intentional reading plan for each book

  2. Understand the author’s point and clearly articulate that point. Answer the question What does this mean for me?

  3. Remain open to the author’s ideas while I am reading. Remember that I can’t fully understand a book if I refuse to hear what the author is saying


Have you read this book? Share your thoughts and key take-aways in the comment.

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