How to Read a Book
Mortimer J. Adler · A guide to reading nonfiction and classic works more thoroughly and with better understanding.
5 people say it helped them, in their own words on Hacker News.
What people said
Ever since reading that book, I've gotten into the habit of writing a summary of each thing that I read. It really forces you to confront whether or not you "got" the point
It changed the way I read books and now I don't feel bad skimming a book and deciding that it's not worth my time
I was in academia when I read this and it had a huge impact on how I read and thought about academic papers.
That opened my eyes and helped me a lot with deciding what to read and how to read it.
it really encouraged me to be more self-conscious about my reasons for reading.
What people got from it AI summary
Best if you read passively or compulsively and want to read with purpose.
- Read with clear purpose
- Skim without guilt
- Check real understanding
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Practical tools · 398 pages
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