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Why reading books is important?


There can be various aspects to this question. However, I will stick to a few points to convey to your mind why reading is an important exercise. Human is social being and to understand the world we need to learn new information constantly. 

The learning must be slow and fast. No one can learn all the information available out there at once. For Humans to learn and that too authentic, a companion/teacher is required. Books can be trustworthy teachers in our lives.

As we know, the human brain is a unique engineering tool. We can see things and make a judgment about them. We can hear the voice and make a particular opinion about it. We can walk on the ground and make an analogy of how it’s different from other parts of the world.

We continuously improvise our ideas as we get updated information passing through our heads. This trait is unique and makes us better than Chimpanzee.

Our minds require a continuous flow of information, and this information can be about anything, even the color of clothes. Reading books help us access information. Hence, the essence remains the same as existed centuries back that books provide information. Moreover, reading helps us improve our cognitive thinking process. 

Based on the previous embedded knowledge in the head, we can easily judge the new information coming from reading. Books are like humans; you can accept them for their resourcefulness or disagree with them because of their narrow worldview.


Following are reasons one need to pursue reading books in everyday life:

  • It helps broaden the human perspective.
  • Helps human change its old patriarch views about the world.
  • Helps update knowledge according to contemporary world geo-economics.
  • Books provide a better company when you are alone.
  • Books can teach you so much in less time.
  • Books are a loyal friend to Humanity.
  • Gives you the freedom to disagree with them and challenge them.
  • Offers you a solution to big and often stigmatized questions.


My favorite quote about reading books

“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” – Charles W. Eliot


Author: Waqar Ahmed

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Visit these sources for further knowledge on this topic

https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthy-aging/reading-books-may-add-years-to-your-life

https://hbr.org/2012/08/for-those-who-want-to-lead-rea


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