from WholeHouseLibrary

I've got mixed feelings about How to Read a Book, but far more positive than negative. It's a must-read, no doubt about it. I've now got all the Rules printed up and hanging on a wall in my office. The problem is, it's so well-thought-out that it leaves absolute no chance of you arguing against h...

from lmathews

This is a classic by Adler. Howard Hendricks says that this book will change your life...I on the other hand wouldn't go that far. He writes on a topic that people need to hear today...how to read. It's easy to read words but to be able to make meaning out of those words and make meaning out of t...

from StupendousMan

Mr. Adler is a philosopher, and so he seems to tackle every problem logically. The way he makes his points is so clear that the whole book can be expressed in a flow chart. He is honest in every case except one. He lies when he says that the analytical method transfers sufficiently well for ficti...

from Sandydog1

Many people don't like brocolli but they know that it is good for them. This book is brocolli. It is not entertaining. It is a great instruction guide on how to critically read and study a book. Although clearly written, it requires a slow read and is worth revisiting several times. A must read f...

from jclemence

How to Read a Book provides a good overview of, well, how to read a book! The book itself is built around the four levels of reading, with the author providing explanations about each level, and tips and techniques for moving to the higher levels. However, in my own case, having picked up Adler's...