The Library Nook Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Has anyone worked through this book? I thought it would be a great way to read some of the classics I still have to read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Could you tell us a little more about it please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Library Nook Posted October 17, 2010 Author Share Posted October 17, 2010 Of course! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Well-Educated-Mind-Guide-Classical-Education/dp/0393050947/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1287352349&sr=8-1 This book here:) It talks you through reading some classics, gives you some background notes and tips for getting the best out of the books you read. If that makes sense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladymacbeth Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Of course! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Well-Educated-Mind-Guide-Classical-Education/dp/0393050947/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1287352349&sr=8-1 This book here:) It talks you through reading some classics, gives you some background notes and tips for getting the best out of the books you read. If that makes sense! Initially I thought this looked like an interesting idea. Then I remembered how much I hated English at school. A surefire way for me to ruin enjoyment of a good book is to try to study it. Luckily I find the opposite with science - that it becomes more interesting to me the more I study it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Library Nook Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 Thanks for the comment ladymacbeth! The great thing about the book is that it gives you only a few things to think about, I think the main aim is to discover things for yourself. And I agree about the science thing! The trouble I have is I want to read and learn about so many different things that there is not the time in the day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordsgood Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I know I'm reviving old topics as I dive back into things so I hope nobody minds. I just checked out the link for this book (The Well Educated Mind) and it looks very interesting. I've been reading more non-fiction than fiction of late and books about "how" to get the most our of your reading have been catching my attention, so I think I will add this one to my list of books that need to be viewed at the store before deciding. But so far it's looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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