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Retain What You Read

In 07 Observations on 2011/04/12 at 5:01 PM

One of the best ways to retain what you read in any book is to adopt the following system:

1. Read a section or chapter a day in order to get the full impact of the content.

2. As you read, underline what strikes you as important or unusual.*

3. Write personal comments along the margins.  Use the front and back pages for lengthier comments.

4. Place a question marks next to items you need to check on.

5.  When you finish reading the whole book, review all your notations.

*Many say they cannot underline straight. Use a mechanical pencil: GRAPHGEAR 500 from 0.9 Pentel (available at most office & art supplies stores).  Hold it towards the top and you will get an almost ruler straight line.  Yellow highlighters fade.

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Spiritual Reading Advice

In 07 Observations on 2011/04/09 at 2:32 AM

Composite of advice from several  saints:

Read slowly, with attention & recollection; stopping to consider,  ruminate and think about the truths that affect you most intimately.

Calmly, apply your intelligence to understanding. When a passage is particularly moving, pause to consider it more deeply with the Lord.

Life is too short. Be content with re-reading books that lead you closer to God and do not waste your time on worthless and unprofitable selections.