I found that reading gave me a certain relief — one form of escapism that seemed safe, and maybe more than safe. I felt saner — less fragmented- after reading for an hour.location 3234

Alena Graedon
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This is a wonderful example of the power of reading. When you read, you are able to escape from the stress of your everyday life. As you read, you are able to put yourself in an imaginary world where you can be anyone or anything. You can lose yourself in a book for just an hour and come out feeling refreshed and ready to take on the challenges of your everyday life.

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