Science writer Rita Carter tells the story of how modern neuroscience has revealed that reading, something most of us take for granted, unlocks remarkable powers.
I know that after September 11th, sales of poetry went up (I passed through an airport in October and noted that Barnes & Noble had poetry collections at the front...and passengers were reading them).
Sure. But when i am gocused on a book, either in a group or alone, everything outside of the book is like deleted from my focus, so its the same for me reading alone or with a group. The relaxation, being in other world, really helps with anxiety and depression. In my cause its what kept me from burnout. Cause my job is extremly stressful
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