how to fall in love with reading

[@kamidsjournee]

I taught for 24 years, almost 1/4 of a century, and I never met a child who willingly tried to be difficult. If a child is “difficult,” it’s because there is a struggle of some sort. Every child starts by wanting to do as you ask. If they don’t do as you ask, it’s because they cannot and not because they don’t want to. Thank you for bringing this truth to light. ☺️

[@janeylane87]

This was beautiful ❤❤❤ You're a wonderful person! ❤❤❤❤

[@rvy26]

"First fall in love with the image of your mind that you want to house in your head, the soul that you want to house in your body, and the being you want to bring into the world, and then read accordingly. Feed it with words and watch it grow." My God, you nailed it! Bravo!

[@myrtosmyriliou7513]

As a fellow person with an undiscovered dyslexia for all my school years although milder than yours, I fell in love with reading slowly. I loved being read to by my parents but I had trouble reading for myself. But I was a very imaginative person that made stories in my head when I was bored. I would play the storyteller for my friends and family and was encouraged to write them down. But I had trouble with writing as well. So I begun reading to understand how writing works and I have not stopped since.

[@petert93]

It wasn't until late in school that it was discovered that I had dyslexia. The only thing that got me reading was Star Trek. I am a fan and when I learned there was more in books, I forced myself to sit down and read. Boy was that first book a struggle, and I put it down and walked away a few times, but in the end I got through. Then, I read another, still took days to get through a chapter but finished it. Eventually I read through an entire 250 page book in one day. Now I read as much as I can

[@lesliemoiseauthor]

My friend Beverly once wrote a poem titled "Book as Lover," about all the books in her bed. Finding patterns is an essential part of getting a Ph.D.

[@hadasabriciu3462]

Thank you for your very gentle approach. You treated the topic in such a humane and kind manner. I never had trouble reading, I never had to stand in your shoes - Thank you for making me a little bit more empathetic :) keep up the good work, you are such a treasure :)

[@peterburrows4824]

I really struggled when I was learning to read. It was comics that opened the door for me. I couldn't make friends and was bullied and picked on for being weird ( late diagnosed autistic). Books and comics opened up other worlds for me. I appreciate how honest you are about your past, I hope you are proud of what you have achieved and how much your videos mean to people.

[@cocofoster5505]

Likewise for me it was comics in my childhood and also a late diagnosed Autistic. A great personal tragedy in my life is finding it so challenging to focus when reading and merely finishing a book.

[@qtfy]

my experience started with an insomnia and a good portuguese teacher (i'm brazilian) she was a old sweat lady that spiked the love for books in my heart, she always carried a book full of fairy tales and she would always read out loud before class started, you could tell she loved her job. then, i had an insomnia crisis during the same time, and all i could do was read through the night. i read and re-read so many books during that time. i thank god for that portuguese teacher, i still think about her sometimes, if it wasn't for her i wouldn't like books as i like now. Also, i don't see images in my head when I'm reading unless i try very hard, i thought this was normal? i just stick to the story and get excited by it. My reason is probably discovery, it's why i stick to thrilers, true crime, horror and science fiction books

[@kilinahepelletier4634]

Issac Asimov's Norby series for me. I think those were the first novels I read.

[@nicolep0789]

Have you ever heard of aphantasia? It also impacts a person’s ability to visualize settings, characters, etc., while reading.

[@leahlynch1578]

I positively adore you, and I am rooting for you as both a fellow bookworm and a fellow human

[@sammykat2hb]

Thank you for framing reading in a different way. My struggles never revolved around reading in itself, but I've fallen off reading "for fun" for several reasons, among them executive dysfunction and anxiety, so your perspective is wonderful to hear. And if I meet someone with dyslexia, I'll be able to show them proof they're actually brilliant by pointing them to you.

[@TheLadyElyen]

Your videos are so profound and honest. I do enjoy them thoroughly, but also find them incredibly important. As a teacher in training, I would and will never tell any child that they are not intelligent or curious enough. Your point of view is so valuable for understanding more children and supporting them as empathically as possible. Thank you!

[@philhatch483]

I wondered if there was a tool to diagnose this kind of learning disability to understand the most efficient ways of teaching each child individually.

[@TheLadyElyen]

There are. In Europe those disabilities are in the ICD-11. Problem is, the diagnostic tools are only as good as the research they are based on and sadly the research is still enormously biased. There's also stigma, which is a big problem when you need the parents to get diagnoses for their children. Where I am, the teachers are trained to and often try their hardest, to adapt their materials individually, but without a diagnosis there's no support.@@philhatch483

[@briggs5534]

i want to read the titles of the books on your shelves. scan a row every once in a while and show us.

[@allyk.4838]

I also didn’t read much as a kid or as a teen. I started reading much later and what grabs my attention the most is educational content, mostly science. But sometimes I do read fiction. I’m saying this because I agree with you, everyone has their own pace and own style. Once we figure out which fits us the best, the more readers we will become

[@craycray375]

I have a similar story with reading answers dyslexia. Thank you for sharing.

[@SatanicFragment]

This speaks a lot to me. I ended up with vision issue so reading just fell off because it got physically difficult. Once the condition was properly diagnosed and I ended up better reading i found the stuff I enjoyed was not "fun" books but reading philosophy, psychology, and sociology. Now I read really advanced concepts including academic papers and really enjoy it.

[@timnil]

You are very brave to carry on amidst all of the negativity. It seems like the journey you took to get to this point, as difficult as it may have been, was crucial for you to reach your goal.

[@BrundonC]

Obviously, I haven’t watched the video yet, but I am so excited to watch this one

[@goblinwizard735]

I moved deep into adulthood with undiagnosed adhd and a lot of this video is relatable to me. It’s different, but still very relatable. I always got “ you are incredibly creative but astoundingly lazy.”

[@brittney3156]

I love it - I'm someone who can tell within 1-2 sentences if I'm going to like a book because ALL I CARE ABOUT is good writing style. Not plot. Not characters. Not pacing. Not genre. Just solid writing and cool human observations. Some of the books I love, other people can't stand and vice versa. Thank you for defining motive!

[@saraphinacisneros8452]

Shakespeare got me through my English classes in college and I am thankful for it everyday.

[@SusanWhite-nj4ic]

Great food for thought. Time to go examine my motives for reading! I was the generic book-cemented-to-arm child from 8 to 20, and then I just...stopped. I don't know what happened. I've sampled new genres, returned to old favorites, taken book suggestions from friends, and still just can't muster up the desire to finish any book. Some introspection will definitely be helpful to me. I love what books do for humanity. I would like to feel connected to them again.

[@christophercrews1380]

As I commented on your last video in phobia of reading, 📖 I used to be a passionate reader. But since my mother died four years ago from cancer, I barely ever pick up a book 📖 I waste time on social media, as I am doing now. My mom and I read so much together. My love of reading and books was connected to her. And since she’s not here anymore, I’ve lost 😞 my love of reading. Another form of mourning. I need to find my passion again get back into it. I miss it 😪 so much.

[@mathieuleader8601]

my love of reading started when reading the Oxford Tree book series I liked how the books levelled up and changed colour each time you reached a new level.

[@jaykaye594]

For me, it was comic books that opened up an interest in any literary world. Books seemed insurmountable as a child.

[@Dolly_the_Witch]

Your experience of finding love for reading has so much in common with my experience. I was the slowest reader, I was told I didn’t have the self discipline to read big books. I was laughed at for miss spelling words (I often spell very phonetically) It wasn’t until I had a teacher tell me “I don’t care what you read just do it” he was a theater teacher and English teacher. I know it was ment for him to have time to grade for 20 mins in class but it opened up my ability to have fun reading for the first time on my own, my choice my pace my time. I read 56 books by the end of that school year and not one of them were assigned to me. I haven’t read that many since but wow was it. Amazing. I love reading. It’s liberating, it relieves me and creates an escape away from many of the other obstacles and challenges. I’m facing now at my age, and in my life. Thank you for this video ❤️

[@LauPineda]

Thank you for sharing! I am beginning to think I have a problem focusing and want to look into that, but reading has been out of the question. I am too easily distracted. This is encouraging! Thank you so much!

[@thehomeschoolinglibrarian]

I am so sorry the people in your childhood sucked so bad. I was diagnosed with dyslexia at age 8 and it took me until I was about 10 to start to enjoy reading. I remember how hard it was until some great teachers taught me tricks to make is easier. I am still a slow reader but I have a great memory and like you I am great at finding patterns which allows me to skim textbooks and get the information I need without needing to read every word. This is how I got through undergrad and graduate school. Reading is a very personal journey and I read for pleasure and for information. I also do a lot of reading aloud because my daughter who is 4 likes to be read to a lot. This is not easy because again I read slow and it takes a lot of focus which is not easy when you have a 4 year old asking questions every 5 seconds. I also stick to a lot of YA and children's books because I find them easier to read.

[@winterburden]

Thanks for this lovely reading video Cinzia!

[@OliNoel]

what a special video. i've loved reading since i was a kid, but i've also always struggled with it due to autism and adhd. even as an adult i still have this odd sense of impostor syndrome, like i'm the only person in the world who both loves reading and struggles with it. it's always good to be reminded that's not true. thank you for sharing 🖤

[@AudreyDarling]

Fellow experiences of this specific brand of imposter syndrome!! 🙋🏻‍♀️ so sweet knowing we’re not alone!

[@doctorelfinstone1414]

Omg this *exactly* how I feel about reading! I technically love reading, books and storytelling in general but due to my own blend of neurodivergence I either can’t seem to overcome the executive dysfunction to do it when I *do* have the spoons, or completely without spoons to do much other than curl up under a blanket and put on YT videos and podcasts

[@robo5013]

I fell in love with reading because I have a passion for history. I live in a very old town and have been surrounded by it all my life. Most importantly both of my grandfathers fought in WW2 and they were my heroes so I wanted to learn everything I could about the war. I was fortunate that my elementary school library had a large section on the war (most donated by an Air Force Colonel in his will). When about 10 I became interested in ancient and medieval history. Up until then I rarely read any fiction, it was all history. I then discovered Conan and fell in love with fantasy, it contained what I enjoyed reading about - people running around wearing armor and smashing each other in the face with swords and axes:) Even though I do read occasionally to escape most of it has been to learn. I have learned much more than just the facts of history but much about human nature. Plus I have never had any marks taken off papers in school all the way through college even though I can't tell you the difference between an adverb or pronoun and am a very good speller. Don't worry if you don't find yourself interested in reading fiction, like Cinzia said find something to read that pertains to your passion because I believe that no matter what the subject reading, and more importantly learning, is fun.

[@bernardmulligan5504]

Jack London, "To Build a Fire". When my English teacher explained to us how smart his word choices were and why he made them. "He would kill the dog." That's when I knew I was into literature.

[@WWS322]

I don't have dyslexia but I had trouble reading when I picked it up after dropping out of high school. It took a long long time and was not fun in the beginning. I had to search through many authors to find ones that I liked.

[@JohnABrownTheWriter]

Cinzia--another brilliant, inspiring, and heartfelt video! You're an exemplar of fortitude and valor. Keep fighting--and keep reading!😀

[@shawnkuhn4753]

Great video! You should do some Shakespeare videos in the future!

[@lesliemoiseauthor]

Oooooo, YES!

[@moniquetroth]

I don't remember falling in love with reading, but I also don't remember ever NOT reading. My mother was in college/university (we're in the USA, so those terms are mostly interchangeable) when I was born, so she was always reading while I was a baby. My dad is/was an avid reader to this day, so that was another reader always in the home (well, once he stopped driving a truck for a living). We have cassette tapes of me reading aloud at the age of four (nearly 50 years ago - yikes!), but Mum said that I had learned the basics at least a year earlier. My brother has rather severe ADHD (emphasis on the hyperactivity part) -- possibly dyslexia, too, although I don't recall if that was ever tested; reading was very difficult for him. But nobody in the family shamed him for it. We simply encouraged him to find the things that he enjoyed. He loved all things motorcycle, car, & truck, so my parents bought him loads upon loads of magazines/books. Those he would devour, albeit at a slower pace. But it was reading, so my parents were thrilled for him (also useful when the weather was too awful to kick us kids out of doors, and my mother couldn't take an instant more of the TV noise). All of that being said, I want to go back and have VERY STRONG WORDS with the people who hurt your self-esteem around reading. Telling people they're stupid or "can't do" a reading-focused field of study is the exact opposite of the way you create a reader. As you described that part of your life, I just hurt so much for younger you.

[@nickrhodes9031]

I am so tired these days that my reading has become ever slower and books less frequently opened. I have been reading The Revolt of the Angels for over a month now...determined to finish it before Christmas...this little piece of inspiration has helped in deed. Thank you as always for your thought provoking content, and best wishes for the Christmas (and all other) seasons.

[@mitakeet]

I used to love books, reading nearly continuously since 7th grade. Then I got chronic fatigue syndrome and generally find myself struggling to read anything new, though I have reread a few books since. I miss it (I do see a movie in my head when I read) a lot. For a couple of years I even struggled watching new movies, as my attention span was so shortened I'd forget plot points before they became relevant. My latest drug concoction does seem to be helping, I've been able to write again, though the results have been very uneven. Perhaps I should give reading a try once again and see if I can exercise that mental muscle once more...

[@naturalexplorer]

My desire to read was strong as a youngster. Read enormously across many fields and loved it. A very major breakdown at 33 years old provided insights into so much, especially on the intuitive level, that the passion for reading a book from cover to end was lost. I found it very difficult to read in that linear based manner and could not finish books. I love all sorts of information but this comes in waves, is scattered so piecing the information together is in a circular manner. This includes reading so I have an enormous volume of esoteric/alternative history books that are scattered all over my house. I read them all intermittently but still have great problems finishing any one of them. I really like your method of asking yourself what the mind wants to read. How it wants to develop and then developing into that space. Have very recently commenced a Master of Arts in ancient history so have enormous reading to do. Adding heaps of uneasy to read books to an already huge volume of largely unread books. Coming from a high level science background the approach to all the reading is different and rather overwhelming. But I believe in similar ways to you that my mind wants to learn differently to the normal linear based methods of teaching. I found your approach a very good one and I think I am on a similar pathway to how you were. Will adopt your approach and persevere down that pathway. Thanks - Merry Christmas.

[@bluejellyfish4983]

This video was Incredibly relatable , I am dyslexic and reading was always a battle. As a kids it wasn’t fun ,It made me feel stupid because I struggled so much. I liked stories but the pictures weren’t In my heads and picture books started getting to young for me. Then at 11 i got Into comics and mangas, reading started to feel fun for the first time and I loved looking at the art, but everyone around said It wasted really reading. So even though I’ve read more than 100 comics and manga I my lifetime , i have never Identified myself as a reader. After watching this video I might Change that.

[@ellysium4629]

That last part really got me. "Feed it with words and watch it grow." I'm putting that on my damn wall

[@erickaparicio6118]

I agree with you. The problem is that most people don't have "motives", goals, a vision of their future, or agendas. They live by the day to day and substitute aimlessness for comfort and distraction until retirement renders it moot. For those people, following their mood is a lot more suitable a piece of advice. Otherwise they would have to do the hard work of creating a motive, of which most aren't willing or maybe even able to do.

[@Faerygoddessofwar]

This is some wonderful advice. I loved reading as a child, in my teen years, and in my 20's. In the last few years, I've put reading down. Being a full-time nurse and falling into the addictions of social media or mindless distractions, this is just the video I needed. I've recently started reading again, and seeing this video is really a gem and resonates with how I felt when I was always reading before. It really does feed your soul. Thank you for this video. ❤

[@williamkauffman5745]

I think you are very smart- I never read anything until age 20 when my brother gave me a used volume of "the Spectator" from early eighteen century England.

[@user-pj6rs1gp2l]

I’m trying to fall back in love with reading. I started the way you described in the beginning but now I’m where you started. It’s really saddens me I don’t read anymore.

[@rksnj6797]

I’m glad you didn’t listen to the discouraging advice! I thought reading Shakespeare was a bore until a teacher had us read the plays aloud and try to find the cadence of the words. After that I enjoyed it immensely. When I was young I had comments from teachers saying a book I would be reading was “too advanced” for my age. I read for enjoyment, enjoyment of learning, enjoyment of being entertained, etc. Thank you for sharing your reading journey! I know it will be helpful for many people!

[@user-ql5kc3de6c]

I fell in love with The Wizard of Earthsea when I was 9 or 10. I couldn't see pictures in my head when I read either, until I read Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy and then, for whatever reason, I could. I was in my 30's by then.

[@destinyfive]

Thanks for this! I too struggle and went for my PhD. I feel like I never read well but am addicted to buying books.

[@prinsesjuds5761]

Your story also points to the importance of being read to, especially for children....

[@SarahEitel]

It's snowing here in Nashville, TN and I'm very cozy watching your videos and looking out the window and watching the snow fall too :)

[@bookwormboy3104]

How insightful! This is very validating, since I'm not generally considered very academic by the people I'm surrounded by. But that's just because I've chosen a fairly niche subject matter to delve into, when they have broad range of topics. But I know what I want my reading life to be and will continue to pursue it.

[@ItsTooLatetoApologize]

Thank you for this video. It's like you are reading my mind. I am also dyslexic and I knew no one when I was young that read like me. I loved this video and I may need to make my own. Thank you for the inspiration. I shall mention and list your video if I do.

[@Wee_Catalyst]

My best friend struggled with reading in high school and still decided to double major in English and Italian Literature-she loved it but to this day she doesn’t want book recommendations unless we’d describe them as a “page-turner” because reading is still an endeavor So often we’re told to pursue paths we’re talented in but there is so much value and fulfillment to be had by pursuing paths that we’re not “naturally” gifted in and I applaud and admire you Cinzia! Thank you for demonstrating that it can be done 💛

[@TheWizardofOzymandias]

I related intensely with everything you said about your reading journey. I thought i was only one who had trouble reading for "pleasure or escape." Id hide my undiagnosed dyslexic limitations by saying, that's what tv and movies are for! And i had trouble generating my own vivid images unless it was more rhythmic texts like Shakespeare or lyric poetry or very dense text like philosophy which demanded more concentratied slow reading. I was rereading Lord of Rings recently and couldn't replace images from the movies much of the time which is annoying to say the least. Also I too read for intra- and intertextual patterns, and to connect with an alienating world which i find not quite human anymore.. I like and admire genuine scholarship but lost interest in academia long ago. More concerned about the creative side of lit. But there are SO many books i wish i could read it hurts. I've learned to cheat and compensate best i can but it's sad and frustrating. Any advice on how to improve on that? (Random aside : your set with all the books and decorations looks so cozy it's crazy. 😊)

[@YourMomDotComForwardSlashBalls]

As a person with learning disabilities and ADHD, reading has always been hard for me. Books never kept my interest. I was always told that I need to improve my reading fluency and that the only way to do so was to force myself to read. Reading shouldn’t be something you need to force yourself to do. I recently found something that didn’t feel like I had to force myself to read, but I didn’t make the connection that I was enjoying reading because it I wasn’t trying to do it to improve my reading ability. Your video has been very enlightening. I’m glad I found your channel

[@justcatb]

I love how real, open and gentle this video is. You have a beautiful way with words. It’s fascinating that Shakespeare was the spark for your love of reading! I’m curious how you keep up with publishing trends, and would love to see how to design/make books/covers.

[@sjmsutherland]

I too was undiagnosed with dyselexia until I was 31/32 year old, I was told it is severe....everything fell into place. I too was called thick, stupid and wouldn't read anything out loud!! Now I have fallen in love with books all over again, I read a lot when I was a child tho they were always 'easy reads'. I'd buy books and just leave them on my shelf....at the moment I have an accidental library which is growing!! It took me a long time to get back into books again, and I'm in love with it all over again!! My father in law doesn't believe I'm dyslexic because I can write poetry, which I love to do. I also suffer with chronic pain and illness, so books have literally saved me, as I'm not able to get about or do certain hobbies like I used to, books have really helped me!! This was a great video, and I'm only guessing not the easiest one to make!?! I joined booktube by accident, I didn't even know that is what was until I watched more book people on KZbin!! Thank you for your videos, they keep me company a lot!! See you in the next one!!xx

[@nocturnus009]

This year I was fortunate to listen to the biographies of William Shakespeare (Peter Ackroyd) & Charlemagne (Johannes Fried) one had so much raw material ready for the mass printing & publication era and the other conquering so much while it is neglected that he gave many a scribe, scrivener & calligrapher the letterforms to compose what was thought to be the march towards the end of the world.

[@benpessoa4013]

So passionate. I had a similar but opposite journey. I could read easily for pleasure when I was younger. And I was a good enough student without trying much. But as I got into college it became much more difficult. I thought I was lazy and only realized years after graduating that I had ADHD. Today reading is the center of my life but it is often a struggle. I've often wondered if I have dyslexia or if it's just short working memory from ADHD.

[@janetgriffith6694]

Thank you so much. I didn't find my love of reading until later in my life. I was never really encouraged to read. I had difficulty focusing. I have not ben diagnosed but suspect ADHD. Others have pointed it out. I have tried to encourage my children and grandchildren, and mostly, no luck. This video has helped me understand myself and them.

[@lisarouzier5674]

Thank you so much ! I'm only discovering your channel but I so much connect with your words and your story about reading :) Reading is so often reduced to escapism and when you don't enjoy fantasy book you think you don't like reading at all. I read because books are an access knowledge about how the world and people work, and your "identifying patterns" addiction for reading really resonated to me :) Thank again !

[@otherworldlyfiction]

I was also a late bloomer. In grade one, I couldn’t read, something my teacher at the time noticed, and before long I was diagnosed with autism - something that might have gone undetected for years, if I hadn’t had the right teacher. By third grade, my teacher was reading my writing to my class and by sixth grade I was reading Lord of the Rings. I went from not being able to read at all, to excelling past everybody else, but only because my learning disabilities were noticed and addressed. I don’t like to think how different my life would have been if my first grade teacher, and several teachers after her, hadn’t taken the time to work with and encourage me. Now books are my biggest passion.

[@LittleRedTeaCake]

While I don't have severe dyslexia, it's pretty apparent, I also have the one with numbers, but I truly did not like books and reading till I was 13, even though I loved writing. I was grounded for an entire summer and it was the only thing I was allowed to do. My aunty had sent the first Harry Potter book when I was younger and my mom liked the series, so she continued to buy them. I didn't understand that movies didn't need to be faithful to the books their based on, so I started on book 3, as the first two movies were already out. Maybe because I was alone and had nothing else to do, but something clicked then. I read all summer. I reread all of the HP's that were published at the time, multiple times, to the point where my reading comprehension noticeably increased; I went from grade level (7th grade) to a sophomore in college level. Still can't read out loud very well, it's where my dyslexia really kicks up and I am still awful at pronouncing words if I have never heard them spoken before, but I haven't looked back. There are times when I want to read to learn, I actually really enjoy nonfiction books (I just bought a textbook that I had previously rented because I wanted to reread it) and sometimes I want to escape. I love how different it is for different people. I love that you read for find patterns, that's so interesting.

[@rrrosecarbinela]

We're ALL awful at pronouncing words we've never heard before. English has so many influences in how it is both written and pronounced. Cow, Bow and Owe are all pronounced differently! Plough, Tough, Through, are equally different! And those are "simple" words! Never put yourself down for not knowing things that you have no way of knowing. May your love for reading continue to grow!

[@JenniferGreyfeather]

I'm so curious as to what it was you did that got you grounded for an entire summer! I'm glad you got something good out of it, though. GREAT, actually. :)

[@LittleRedTeaCake]

@@JenniferGreyfeather I was arrested for shoplifting, because I was a dumbdumb kid.

[@kariannecrysler640]

I enjoy reading fictions. I like the opportunity to see the world through many people’s perspectives. To try feeling like the character would. I find that this spills over into the real world too, by my passions to know & understand the individual’s I meet in life for who they are, not just what I think they should be. ✌️💗🤘

[@profpartout6609]

I read not to disconnect from the world but to connect to the world .... perfect

[@Calisther]

Wow, same here, I also have aphantasia and was really into reading Shakespeare when I was around 13. Having just completed my bachelor’s at 32 I discovered the read me function on internet explorer, absolutel life saver, but also reading it to yourself as well. When I was a kid I used to get mocked because I used to mutter the words as I read them, but saying them out loud actually helps with the mental processing. I still love books but these days I have to rely on audiobooks because I’m a parent now and can’t sit still and just enjoy a book as I used to.

[@arturstrauss6333]

Intriguing! To look on the motivation in this case is quiet mind blowing to me. This way of thinking is useful not only, when it comes to reading. Thanks a lot for this video!

[@badfaith4u]

I didn't like reading in school and my parents were always encouraging me to read books over watching TV. I really got into reading when I was a teenager due to Harry Potter and A Series of Unfortunate Events. In my adulthood, I discovered I am a mood reader and I remember things better visually than written words. I still love reading books and ebooks, listening to audiobooks, and watching book adaptations.

[@claire...7883]

I've noticed the types of books I love have changed as I've grown older and my situations changed. As a teenager I read library books such as the point horror collections. Then easy to read books. In my 20s it was reference books as I wanted to learn about crystals, tarot and faeries. In my 30s I became a mother so read boos on child development. I now love reading children's books out loud to my children and autobiographies when I have time. I find it fascinating how our love for books changes.

[@stefanjakubowski8222]

As a young child I was a poor reader, in fact my mother had to work with me with a weird paper computer and it drove her to aggression But something switched on around 7, my mother bought an encyclopedia set that I would page through for hours then the corner store had something called illustrated classics, a kind of comic book of annotated classics like HG Wells , Dickens etc that further sparked my interest Then I found Dune on the wire turn racks and everything came together then By Junior High, I was reading college level texts in Social science and literature, the nuns couldn't keep up with my questions in the grade school I attended that I had to be told.not to ask questions in class any.ore by the principal and the Pastor, lol I traveled 4 times across the US as a single Dad, with kids dog and library in tow

[@driesindesteege2990]

Yet another inspiring story of a person overcoming their limitations. Humans are amazing 😊

[@coreyparson9906]

I'm also a slow reader because I narrate it in my head as I read.

[@lizcollyns4082]

Read to find patterns! I like that.

[@leilareginaleite3644]

Mine wants deeper and darker books And I love listening to you🙏

[@internetfox]

what a wonderful follow up to the previous video. Thank you!

[@MikkiProductions204]

I needed this video today. Recently, reading has felt like a chore and I hate that feeling. I hope, with your tips, that I can enjoy reading again very soon 🥰 Happy holidays, Cinzia 🎄

[@urfaeprincess]

this was definitely the most helpful video i’ve seen on reasing !

[@danibissonnette1601]

I'm sorry you went through that trauma. I can sympathize, I have a similar story. I fell in love with reading after school when I could go at my own pace. Thank you for sharing some of your favorite books with us and I love your content, I listen to it while I am on the road to Archaeological digs.

[@iamakahmed]

It was The Witches by Roald Dahl, as a young child I didn't know what fiction was, so I wondered who wrote the book, I assumed it was either the protagonist (a child) or maybe the Witches. Have been reading ever since

[@doublestarships646]

With me my older brother gave me a book that was about Aliens based on the movies and before that I learned to read because of Final Fantasy IV on the SNES.

[@Zugzug386]

Wonderfully put, my hope is that as we are living in an age where concepts like neuro divergence are more common that we will start shaping learning differently. Train up teachers to help spot students needs and give room to help them explore concepts like reading in different ways. Your journey is impressive and I feel lucky to have found your work.

[@ReadingDave]

I enjoyed hearing the sounds of your words. They seemed very satisfying. I guess you have found your voice in writing and it is nice to hear them vocalized.

[@tamirsigal4801]

Thank you for posting this video! I've needed to hear these words for a long time!

[@johnnyawesome2533]

From you saying that you couldn’t from images in your mind , it sounds like you may also have Aphantasia. A friend of mine had a hard time paying attention during TTRPG sessions which have a lot of narrative spots where one has to use their imagination. We could not figure out why until he learned he could not visualize things like we could so we customized our games to include more visuals and he’s having more fun now. I hope this helps you or anyone else reading that may have a hard time with imagining images.

[@IceKateByMoonLight]

I started with "trashy" romance and that led to grabbing classics because they had romance in them. Now I read a variety of fiction and non fiction. I have to care about the subject enough to read non fiction. Books on ancient Egypt were my go to as well. Didn't become an avid reader really till I was 12. I picture fiction novels like movies. I watched so many old classic films. It's easy for me imagine things like film...but my way! 😊 *Edited because of typos*

[@Enhancedlies]

YOU ARE SPEAKING ABOUT ME! my god i have never been so seen

[@luca-renovatio4271]

Hi, this message might be seen as a bit obnoxious and judgy but it`s not as it`s written with a woeful emotion at heart. I partly share your experience, in the very beginning of life, till 14, I wasn`t a reader at all whilst all my fellows at school read a lot and were engaged with interesting subjects (at least for teen people). Thereafter, my life changed, I`m now the most accomplished person of the group, maybe not the happier one who knows, but certainly the person with more life experience having lived abroad and changed my career in different ways. I`m now in the translation medicine field, I work with doctors to lead them in the clinical research as Pharmaceutical Company representative, and of course I keep reading in a language which is not my own. Last but not least, I`m a nerd, things that guides me through imagination and Life as well. Conversely, it`s a shame to reckon that a lot of my past fellows have been lost their life lead years ago and they have been stranded in poor Jobs or similar thing. Life is what it is after all, an interesting antichamber of the unfathomable.

[@robsyers8647]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video!

[@sambailie4773]

I too was the unlikely candidate for academia.... Fact....never underestimate any child. My cousin, who is a well known figure was the same and now he's taking our country by storm....so never ever tell a child they can't do something....because you don't know! We all pop at different times, much like popcorn kernels xx

[@billyfudd818]

when the kids say, "I can't", the retort they're to hear is, "I can't yet"!

[@ericburke5149]

Amazing approach and story!!!!!🎉🎉🎉😊

[@cyberbrujx]

thank you. thank you. thank you!

[@luminagoddess]

Such a beautiful, inspiring story, I can't believe people told you that, I'm so glad you overcame ❤

[@tjshiner]

This was a very intimate and uplifting video! Thank you for being so candid.

[@willmendoza8498]

Loving hearing about this journey

[@rrrosecarbinela]

Indeed. I love your passion here.

[@frannook]

You are an incredible human being ❤

[@johanpienaar3063]

Thanks!

[@CinziaDuBois]

thank you so much!

[@lizcollyns4082]

Very wise advice

[@rosamundraven]

Truth is the only thing for me. Trying to depend on my "inner self" always takes me to a self-pity party. A spiral of self sorrow. Seeking Truth and allowing Him to shape me is what makes me live in reality and not in this "ideology world," which is pushed on me.