Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Users of books increase year after year


Yesterday, I visited the book fair which was hold in the university this week; I was shocked that the number of visitors did not exceed the 10 students which is a very low number according to the number of students present in the university. Also I spoke with the sale’s man, they said that the sale decline about 10% year after year. This event illustrate that books for students become forgotten and have no value and it has dominated by the internet.

Plato said: A library of wisdom is more than all wealth, and all things that are desirable cannot be compared to it.  Whoever, therefore claims to be zealous of truth, of happiness, of wisdom, of knowledge must become a lover of books.

A recent study published in the research in social stratification and mobility journal highlights the importance of books. According to the study, there is a direct correlation between how many books are in the home and how many years of education a child will complete. Reading books enables the mind to think over the objects of interest which enable a person in making informed decisions. It is food for the soul. The more you read the more you know.  The content of books is more credible and valid then the information published in the internet

Also books are inexpensive and readily available nearly every where it can be your friend when you are alone. The habit of reading good contents book’s daily will act like an exercise for your mind and keep you mentally fit and flexible .If you have never given it a try, then always remember that it’s never too late to start a good  habit.

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