Factors keeping the passion of book reading alive

In the digital and social media era, book reading is gradually diminishing. However, there are still passionate lovers who are keeping this passion alive. This article explores the factors that contribute to the persistence of book reading and highlights its importance for personal growth and leadership development.

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Factors keeping the passion of book reading alive
In the digital and social media era book reading is getting lost in the darkness, however
still there are passionate lovers who are keeping this passion alive. The quick rise in Netflix
viewing and digital content is significantly reducing the time which was earlier devoted to book
reading. From children to middle age people the practice is gradually diminishing and more
efforts are paid to view screens or printed media. Dani Bsina, a student of media studies and
journalism states that she still love reading books and the habit developed in her from the
childhood only. When parents and guardians used to tell stories even though they are lengthy
through book reading then it makes children familiar and excited about book reading.
Contrary to this the present generation used to consider iPads or phones as more essential
part for teaching children at young age only. Thus modern children never understand the
excitement of reading books for few days and the positive outcomes of reading good books.
Margaret Fuller, who was the first female full time book reviewer gave the famous saying that
“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader' illustrating the role of good book reading practices. At
present children and readers used to consider that content available on social media or e-books is
easily accessible and less time taking. Thus they used to consider book reading practice as matter
of ancient practice.
However still there are readers who believes that reading good books enhances creativity,
openness and knowledge which grooms leadership quality. There is need that the current
generation must become familiar with the good reading practices and actual meaning of reading
books. There are people like Dani Basina who have emotional bond with the books and they
even have collection of well known and world famous books. It is not essential that book reading
passion develops from childhood only. There are people who develop this passion from late 30
as well. The books full of romance such as Twilight or the books creating historic movies like
Harry Potter also make it thrilling experience for the readers to explore the adventures and
exciting experience involved in reading books.
With e-books or digital media though the popularity and habit of book reading is
declining and is getting lost but still there are strong followers who consider reading practice as
highly efficient. Most of the people believes that book reading is time consuming and is not
attractive while still there are groups for whom book reading is one of the great medium to
overcome loneliness, stress and other depression. The selection of high quality literature sources
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for enhancing knowledge is one of the essential requirement for becoming a good leader. This is
the reason that a majority of people prefer book reading over other non-printed materials.
Book reading practice also encourages the openness in an individual as instead of
learning the perspective of any one author, readers can understand the multiple opinions on the
same concept. It is one of the prime aspect which is still keeping the book reading interest high
among non-academic readers as well. One of the driving force which is also responsible for the
declining trend of book reading is the cost parameter. As compare to the online content or e-
books, purchasing of books is costly and thus many book readers also used to avoid the practice.
Further it is also not possible for the readers to have access to every book they want to buy. As a
result despite loving book reading, readers have to choose electronic media so that they can get
the desired content or literature immediately and without much financial burden.
Though books are getting replaced by other information medium but its readers also have
emotional connection with the books. The safe storage and collection of favourite books of the
readers is also characterised by the emotional attachment and memories of the reader. Thus even
if book reading is gradually losing its pace, the emotional connectivity and excitement of the
readers is still keeping this habit alive and popular among its followers. The book reading
practices also develop as matter of interest among individuals. There are children who love
reading books from very young age and this habit is developed and promoted throughout the
life. The decline in number and craze of book reading does not affect the existing practices
followed by its readers. The emotional connectivity with books and the excitement of finding
hidden conclusions and ending in long pages books still inspire plenty of readers to continue the
reading practice.
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