The Solitary Vice: Against Reading

by Mikita Brottman

Book Overview

Mikita Brottman wonders, just why is reading so great? It's a solitary practice, one that takes away from time that could be spent developing important social networking skills. Reading's not required for health, happiness, or a loving family. And, if reading is so important, why are catchy slogans like "Reading Changes Lives" and "Champions Read" needed to hammer the point home? Fearlessly tackling the notion that nonreaders are doomed to lives of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1593761872
• ISBN13: 9781593761875
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Catapult
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 8.3"