Teach Yourself Speed Reading

by Tina Konstant

Book Overview

Read and recall more written information in less time, with Teach Yourself Speed Reading. Includes a variety of easy reading and memory techniques that can be used immediately. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071426655
• ISBN13: 9780071426657
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Excellent

I borrowed the book from the library and went through it in a couple sittings. It is a very good book and helped me quite a bit. There's quite a bit the author has to teach, yet it's simple and very easy to understand and implement. Give it a shot

Comprehensive book on speed reading

I read this book and found it to be very insightful. While there IS only a small portion of the book focused on the specific topic of technique, the author does a good job of pointing out that there is more to speed reading than eye-hand movements. Memory, concentration, and vocabulary drive not only how quickly you can read, but also whether you will remember the content.I have read several books on this topic, and this book is the best by far at defining not only the HOW of speed reading, but all of the related disciplines required to make your reading time more effective. I highly recommend this book.

Comprehensive book on speed reading

I found this book to be the most insightful and comprehensive book on the topic of speed reading that I have ever read. The author advocates a 5 step process for reading that will have you reading more quickly and effectively in no time. She addresses points in a clear and concise manner that other authors on the topic glaze over, and there are several exercises throughout the book to help you solidify your new skills.Most authors on the topic jump right into the mechanics of speed reading and focus on increasing the number of words per minute you can absorb, Tina Konstant addresses the true goal of speed reading: processing and retaining information more quickly. She gives clear advice on how you can improve your memory, concentration and vocabulary. These necessary skills are just as important to speed reading as the techniques on which other authors focus.The one area where I think this book could use some more "meat" is in the study skills section. For a good read on how to use the skills you learn from this book in your education, refer to the Evelyn Woods 7 Day Speed Reading book. However, in terms of general "how to" on speed reading and retention, I could not recommend a better book than Konstant's. I highly recommend it.