Importance Of Books

It is quite amazing to learn that while some of us do not even take the pain to look at those books decorated in the shelf for years, others consider books to be the most important thing on earth. God has been kind enough to create such miracles of narrowing down the world into small, flat, rigid squares of paper. Books have been around us since ages, even before they were available to the common man. Initially, books were read only by the upper classes or monks and scholars. At that time, books were exceptionally expensive and were copied by hand. It was only when the printing press was invented and Bible was printed that people became more familiar with books. By providing great amount of solutions and increasing our knowledge, books largely help in shaping our lives. Today, we can find umpteen options for reading apart from the good old hardbacks, such as encyclopedias, novels, diaries, magazines, and so on. Continue scrolling to know the significance of reading.

 

 

It is rightly said that good habits and values can best be inculcated in childhood. Hence, the practice of reading books has to be instilled at an early age to educate the various concepts and skills with immense ease. A child is better able to think critically and analyze the skills and strategies that he comes across while reading a book, rather than when they are spoon-fed to him. Also, books help in improving the vocabulary, command over the language and communication skills of a child. Furthermore, reading books help in enhancing good writing skills as well.

 

No leader is a born leader. He has to develop his strengths to influence his subordinates, while working on the weaknesses. Leading others isn’t all that easy as it seems to be. The act demands extensive workout, precision and discipline. However, this is not practically possible until you learn to lead yourself. For this, reading books come as the best rescue. Books help in developing a strong self-image required in different aspects of life, especially business. Maintaining a positive attitude is highly essential for developing courage and mental toughness. There are a number of books that guide you towards effective communication, an important tool for entrepreneurship.  

 

Unless parents inculcate the habit of reading in themselves; they are least likely to pass on the same into their kids. In this busy modern world, parents often come up with the excuse of their demanding day to day work, hectic schedules and exasperating deadlines for not reading a book. However, know for sure that no reason is good enough for neglecting children or reciting them the verses from holy books. Reading books to children serve dual purpose. Not only does the act help you to spend quality time with children, but books also assist in developing good values in kids as well as educating them about their religion and the Almighty.

 

Reading books enhances not only the grammar and diction of a person, but also broadens the horizons of knowledge, thereby enriching the inner world of a person. As a result, good readers can easily and effectively communicate (both oral and written) with others. Such skills are essential for improving an individual’s overall personality and persona in the eyes of the listeners. On the contrary, poor communication skills are not only difficult to understand, but also tend to leave a bad impression about the individual. Thus, regular reading of books is directly related to development and improvement of oral and written communication skills.