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Jul 3, 2015
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." --Joseph Addison
Building a Reading Revolution
As more and more people obsessively stare into their smart phones and tablets, the world seemingly grows a little more disconnected. But the folks at The Reader Organization, an award-winning charity and social enterprise, have gone about reversing that trend by offering to get people together to simply read aloud to each other. The benefits of this straightforward exercise are quite evident: improved self-confidence, a heightened sense of belonging, and a chance to interact with people you wouldn't otherwise meet in your normal day-to-day life.
BE THE CHANGE
Do something completely different for a change -- join a book club in your area and embrace the experience.
