After long last, I have picked up a few books to read. Strangely enough, one is on statistics and it's pretty good! Written by Charles Wheelan and called Naked Statistics. It's an easy read and if you can manage to slog through a bit of math here and there, the concepts can be grasped by anyone. This is the beauty of reading. I can return to concepts that I didn't understand before and READ through a narrative that helps me wrap my head around mathematics.
Reading can take you anywhere. When I am ready to start putting in volunteer hours again, I think adult literacy would be my first stop. You can volunteer in the tri-county southeastern Michigan area. Learn more:
- Macomb Literacy Partners: http://www.macombliteracy.org/volunteer-to-be-a-tutor/
- Reading Works: http://www.readingworksdetroit.org/
- Oakland Literacy Council: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oakland-Literacy-Council/172408729477798
1 comment:
I am so glad that someone has recognized the gift of literacy and the need to be eternally grateful for it. I honestly take reading for granted as I've just become accustomed to encountering it my daily life. After reading this, I can't even imagine how I would go about everyday if I didn't have the ability to read. I refer to literacy as a gift because it serves as a direct access to knowledge and lifelong learning. Reading also serves as a temporary escape from
the perils of everyday life. With the rise of technology, I often fear for the future of writing, books and stories. With that that being said, it is crucial that we promote the huge investment of literacy within society. Next time I find myself complaining about having to read something I'm not particularly excited about, I will certainly think twice. Thank you for your that!
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