by Maryanne Wolf
Publication Date - August 7, 2018
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I wanted to read this book immediately after I saw it listed because I am a devoted reader and a fan of this author's other work, but to be honest, what I got out of it instead was a wakeup call. As the parent of three school-age children, I encourage reading and definitely lead by example, but the siren call of the IPad can at times overrule. According to this book, we are definitely not alone with this dilemma. Maryanne Wolf's writing is not always easy, and requires the deep reading that she discusses, but the message comes through clearly. The way in which we digest information is changing and as we get used to reading smaller snippets online, we are losing the ability to empathize with others and form researched opinions. Thankfully, the author does not have only the bad news to depart but offers concrete advice for using both the digital realm and books to create multi-faceted learning that promotes close reading, analytical thinking and empathetic decision-making. I learned so much from reading this book and as a reader and a parent, it is extremely important information. I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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