Comments on: Poll: Is Reading Books Still Necessary?

By: ravi

ravi — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:36:24 +0000

I think it’s possible to be successful without books, but I also think that anyone who neglects to read books is seriously limiting their potential. I read both books and websites extensively and can say that without a doubt, I’ve learned much more from books than I have from the internet.

However, there are some cases where information changes so quickly that most books are out of date and the internet is a more valuable resource. Internet marketing is a good example.

By: Helen Doris

Helen Doris — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:02:32 +0000

Reading books is basic as it really gives us the knowledge to be better, more information, and facts.

By: Liz M

Liz M — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:12:08 +0000

The internet is always my first resource whenever I have a question, and certainly it’s the easiest way to go, but it doesn’t always produce answers. So yes I think books are still necessary as another research option.

By: Janíce

Janíce — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:14:37 +0000

It has been shown that we use more energy (read: more brain cells are exercising) reading than we do watching television, for example. In face, you burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television. Further, reading helps prevent mental illnesses down the road that is at least partially due to lack of use.

By: Reading Books Is Still Necessary, But Are You Reading Them?

Reading Books Is Still Necessary, But Are You Reading Them? — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:50:19 +0000

[...] As you can see, the vast majority of people still consider reading books essential. My personal opinion goes on the same direction. We also had plenty of insightful comments on that post. [...]