Recently my class and I embarked upon a journey of words that was quite treacherous in subject matter carried in the literary vehicle of "FREAKONOMICS." This book was written by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner and was also a #1 New York Times Bestseller that described a buffet of topics concerning social status and economics. It would take someone who has not really honed the skill of reading a minute to digest the bulk of information being presented in this book because the pace tone and content can be quite overwhelming. There are also topics that are so simplistic and live that even your beginning reader can understand and relate if presented in a way the reader can easily follow and this book has those qualities.
One of the main ways I was able to really grasp what the authors were presenting was by asking questions and really pondering why the subjects used were used. Also, soliciting other perspectives and responses really brought light to this literary work. I was able to see it from another view that help me see more depth in the subject. When I am reading chapter by chapter, I try to find a sequence that leads me on a journey without abrupt breaks in thoughts and transitions. I am a sucker for cohesiveness which really makes any point or suggestive material stick.
Now this, I like. I have found that sometimes I need to slow my reading speed to fully ingest all of the intricacies and inter connectivity of the ideas they present so that I will be able to explain it later.This really is a book that makes you think.
ReplyDeleteWe have the same reading strategy, as I'm reading my book...I tend to ask questions to help me understand the material better.
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