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Old 12-22-2014, 11:17 PM   #104
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Originally Posted by gwhite View Post
As a child there were no books in my house, and I was so hungry to read that I read my Mother's magazines, the newspaper, and even sauce labels. The biggest event in my young life was when they opened a library in the village. I remember the feeling of pure joy at being able to borrow books.
As a little boy delivering newspapers in the '40's I couldn't afford comics, (in the days when comics meant written stories) so read those I delivered and at the trot. I suspect that it was this is what made me a speed reader.
That's a wonderful story gwhite. I still look up to people who can speed read and comprehend all of it at the same time. But in the end it's really amazing to be able to do (read) the things you're passionate about.
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