On reading: essays to encourage, inspire, and motivate

"These essays offer a passionate defense of deep reading and disciplined study. They remind us why books matter-not merely as sources of information, but as instruments of intellectual formation and human flourishing. Accessible enough for new readers yet substantial enough for seasoned scholars, these essays challenge students, teachers, and lifelong learners to recover the habits of attention, reflection, and serious study that sustain the life of the mind. At once encouraging, inspiring and motivating, this compact yet rich collection speaks to students, teachers, parents, and anyone concerned about the future of humanity. Ideal for classrooms, reading groups, and thoughtful readers of every kind, On Reading offers a compelling case for why book literacy remains vital to education and issues a summons to personal growth"-- Provided by publisher.