Some teachers just have a knack for working with autistic children. Other teachers do not have it.
Temple GrandinRead
When we want a book exactly like the one we just finished reading, what we really want is to recreate that pleasurable experience--the headlong rush to the last page, the falling into a character's life, the deeper understanding we've gotten of a place or a time, or the feeling of reading words that are put together in a way that causes us to look at the world differently. We need to start thinking about what it is about a book that draws us in, rather than what the book is about.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the emotional and experiential aspects of reading rather than just the content of the book itself.
Nancy Pearl's quote reflects on the intrinsic desire readers have to reconnect with the emotions and experiences evoked by a book they have finished. It suggests that the real appeal of literature lies not in the specific plot or characters, but in the profound and transformative experiences they provide. By encouraging readers to analyze what drew them into a story, it highlights a deeper appreciation for the art of storytelling and how it affects our perceptions of the world.
Themes
ReadingBooksExperienceStorytellingEmotion
In practice
Example use cases
During a book club discussion, someone quotes this to emphasize the emotional connection readers have with literature.
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