[Books are] vital to learning. Half the population don't go to football matches but that doesn't make football any less important.

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Books are vital to learning. Half the population don't go to football matches but that doesn't make football any less important. There are many benefits of reading. As a child, I was bullied because I liked reading books.

This is something which you should not do regardless of whether you are a child or an adult. When you read, you are able to solve problems, increase your IQ and learn new information that will help you in your career.

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