'I've never read a book in my life'

[Princess]

Does that apply for anyone on here? And how come you've never read a book?

Just wondering!

edit:This statement does not include me :p I have read plenty of books.

[Mrluvaluva]

:shocked: Never?

[Princess]

:shocked: Never?

Not me :p I've read hundreds,I've just heard people say it and I don't really understand!

[Shaun]

it's really quite sad those that haven't.

[Mrluvaluva]

Not me :p I've read hundreds,I've just heard people say it and I don't really understand!

Oh I see. I was shocked by the statement. I can't imagine many members on here have never read a book.

[Loukas]

I have only read the Harry Potter books and The Twilight books all the way through.. i know a couple people who haven't picked up a book since they were really little and were reading Biff and Chip books

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[King Gizzard]

Do you mean a full book? back to front? ive only done it with the harry potters and 1 or 2 books for English in school..and then a couple of others

[Stu]

Voracious readers are always going to be that much more well spoken and imaginative than those who don't read.

[Billy]

I don't read often, but when I do read, I love it.

[Mrluvaluva]

Voracious readers are always going to be that much more well spoken and imaginative than those who don't read.

Show off. :tongue:

[Princess]

I'm more in the group of I can't ever not be reading.

[Tom4784]

I love reading although I can't say my taste in books is very high brow.

[Princess]

I love reading although I can't say my taste in books is very high brow.

Mine neither! Most of mine are chick-lits.

[Stu]

Show off. :tongue:
:wink:

I can't help my vehement beliefs in such matters.

[30stone]

Used to read when i was younger, used to help me sleep, the light dim and reading, helped relax my brain and body..

As i used to have energy all the time and would take me like 2 hours to sleep so i used to read.

Now i only ever read the beano..

[Mrluvaluva]

"figures"

[Stu]

:laugh2:

[Jords]

Nope, you have to read set texts in English and libary books when you were in primary school. Other than that Ive read the first 4 Harry Potters, some Goosebump books when younger and the odd couple of others by my choice.

I find reading boring, only read Newspapers and Mags now.

[Shasown]

Nope I have never read a full book properly, seriously, I speed read, I always have, got in loads of trouble at school for it, I scan and know the jist of things but have real problems reading a sentence and if it has subtle nuances, I miss them.

[setanta]

As I've grown older and life seems to be going at a faster rate- which yes, I know, is probably all in my head - I've unfortunately developed the same bad habits with regard to my entertainment as I have with my culinary choices: it's far easier to gorge on quick and readily available sources than to take the time to prepare a substantial and nutritious meal. So yeah, I try very hard to get as much reading in as I possibly can, as well as the odd bit of greens!

[Shasown]

As I've grown older and life seems to be going at a faster rate- which yes, I know, is probably all in my head - I've unforuntately developed the same bad habits with regard to my entertainment as I have with my culinary choices: it's far easier to gorge on quick and readily available sources than to take the time to prepare a substantial and nutritious meal. So yeah, I try very hard to get as much reading in as I possibly can, as well as the odd bit of greens!

Nope time does pass faster as you get older, or rather it was slowed by the youthful brain and as we age it becomes closer to how it really is.

[setanta]

Nope time does pass faster as you get older, or rather it was slowed by the youthful brain and as we age it becomes closer to how it really is.

Like we were discussing earlier on though - to me time is just a human creation that we use to shackle ourselves to the past and future rather than to the now. Always worrying about what we have done or should do etc., rather than enjoying the time we have now just like the birds and the bees do lol. So yeah, it was easier to immerse yourself in a book as a child because there wasn't such a conflict within you, you know? Reading requires a certain concentration and imagination that usually aren't prerequisites for enjoying the usual shi$e on tv. If that makes any sense.

[Shasown]

Like we were discussing earlier on though - to me time is just a human creation that we use to shackle ourselves to the past and future rather than to the now. Always worrying about what we have done or should do etc., rather than enjoying the time we have now just like the birds and the bees do lol. So yeah, it was easier to immerse yourself in a book as a child because there wasn't such a conflict within you, you know? Reading requires a certain concentration and imagination that usually aren't prerequisites for enjoying the usual shi$e on tv. If that makes any sense.

Nah I think you have missed my point, you obviously dont have kids, an example, I tell my 11 year old "in five minutes" to something she has asked, I can bet a pound to a pinch of **** she will ask again before 3 minutes are up, I will look at the clock and say "no wait" That3 minutes she actualy waited seems to her like hours, I can sit and watch her fidget.

However if I were to gauge 5 minutes it would either be about 5 minutes or just over.

Our brains are excited when we learn, they are sponges, they want to learn, we cant feed them experience fast enough, as we age the brain learns to accept the concept of what we know as time, therefore it savours the learning experience and almost equates its own clock with time as we know it.

[setanta]

Nah I think you have missed my point, you obviously dont have kids, an example, I tell my 11 year old "in five minutes" to something she has asked, I can bet a pound to a pinch of **** she will ask again before 3 minutes are up, I will look at the clock and say "no wait" That3 minutes she actualy waited seems to her like hours, I can sit and watch her fidget.

However if I were to gauge 5 minutes it would either be about 5 minutes or just over.

Our brains are excited when we learn, they are sponges, they want to learn, we cant feed them experience fast enough, as we age the brain learns to accept the concept of what we know as time, therefore it savours the learning experience and almost equates its own clock with time as we know it.

Yep, I do agree with you when it concerns brain activity and the restless nature of children which contrasts so tellingly with that of our own, but I just wanted to add that I believe that it takes more of an effort to immerse oneself in that kinda learning enviroment because, as you said, we have slowed down in a certain sense and our brains have a rhythm/habit of their own. Old dog new tricks type of jobby. I'm generalizing obviously, but it seems to me that most adults are too busy worrying to really enjoy reading. Tv is just a drug for many to "chill out" to.

But yeah, I remember how long the trip up to my grandparents was a child... it got shorter and shorter as I aged. Mad how that works.

[Shasown]

Yep, I do agree with you when it concerns brain activity and the restless nature of children which contrasts so tellingly with that of our own, but I just wanted to add that I believe that it takes more of an effort to immerse oneself in that kinda learning enviroment because, as you said, we have slowed down in a certain sense and our brain have a rhythm/habit of their own. Old dog new tricks type of jobby. I'm generalizing obviously, but it seems to me that most adults are too busy worrying to really enjoy reading. Tv is just a drug for many to "chill out" to.

But yeah, I remember how long the trip up to my grandparents was a child... it got shorter and shorter as I aged. Mad how that works.

Thats very true, my youngest amazes me she can put on her favourite program then channel hop come back pick it up for a short while, surf again, and then at the end give me pretty much word by word transcript of what she saw.

An amazing thing the human brain. Interest or motivation for learning as we get older, I think the brain gets a little jaded, basically we abuse it, so in turn it switches off. Give it something that stimulates as opposed to a "must learn" and you tend to pick it up, even if the motivation is lets say not exactly real.

[Princess]

Well it's much easier to concentrate on or remember things you enjoy.

[Stacey.]

nopee, Ive read quite a few full books. and lots of magazines. :)

[eye sea]

It's about 15 years since I read a book. :D That was a time when I was doing my A levels. I had to read books. But I didn't read them all.

I just got the synopsis and studied that. :D

Books are boring. Unless they're non fiction, in which case biographies can be interesting. ;)

[WOMBAI]

Does that apply for anyone on here? And how come you've never read a book?

Just wondering!

edit:This statement does not include me :p I have read plenty of books.

You had me worried there! :hugesmile:

[Ruth*Star]

No. I've read autobiographys, wrestling autobiographys mainly. reading kurt angles book at the moment.

[Jayson]

I read quite often, although I usually choose the less serious/intellectual books, opting for books like Maddox's Alphabet of Manliness :p

[xDramatick]

I used to LOVE reading as a child, at one point I wanted to be a writer. I always enjoyed English though and would've taken it for A Level if I hadn't done Performing Arts.

The only books I've read in the past few years though, would be autobiographies, & performance related/analysis ones.

[Tom]

God even I've read books. Don't anymore though, bores me.

[Crimson Dynamo]

There is no question that reading books enriches the mind and intellect. It makes you a more interesting person, more employable, more attractive and so forth.

Its not so much the physical aspect of reading or the book but a willingness to continually learn, to learn, to experience and to progress as a human.

if you dont, you should.

[Enid]

I don't read much at all. Well, at least not plain text books. I read graphic novels a lot. I think I said somewhere else that I'm a very visual person. That doesn't mean I lack an imagination. I admire the art, and if you've ever read a graphic novel, I think you'd agree that some of it is just down right mind-blowing.

[Twilight]

I don't read much, but when i read anything its mostly Manga.light novels,etc

[Niamh.]

I used to read so much when I was younger, then stopped for a long time after I had kids but I've recently rediscovered my love of books again

[Crimson Dynamo]

I often wonder what non book readers do at bedtime. Do they just crawl into bed and put off the light. That seems so alien to me (unless I am pissed) personally but I guess that is what they do?

[Niamh.]

I often wonder what non book readers do at bedtime. Do they just crawl into bed and put off the light. That seems so alien to me (unless I am pissed) personally but I guess that is what they do?

bring the lap top into bed? watch TV? have a ride? possibilities are endless!

[setanta]

I often wonder what non book readers do at bedtime. Do they just crawl into bed and put off the light. That seems so alien to me (unless I am pissed) personally but I guess that is what they do?

Alot have the tv on for comfort.

[Enid]

I often wonder what non book readers do at bedtime. Do they just crawl into bed and put off the light. That seems so alien to me (unless I am pissed) personally but I guess that is what they do?
Usually a film before bed.

[Stu]

A nice pull on the johnson for me.

[Tom4784]

I can't stand biographies at all, I much prefer fiction really.

[pinkmichk]

i've always been a bit of a bookworm from as long as i can remember i always have a book on the go (sometimes have a couple at same time so flit between) i love reading and make full use of my library card plus i do like charity shops for books (there is something about second hand books i love, maybe its the fact they been loved already)
my daughter is also a book lover which makes me happy that she can appricate a good book

[30stone]

I always have the tv on before bed, put a timer on so i dont fall asleep with it staying on all night..

Or have the girlfriend round... so usually watching a film..

[Crimson Dynamo]

bring the lap top into bed? watch TV? have a ride? possibilities are endless!

tv and laptops for bed are bad for sleep

having sex is excellent as it releases the sleep drug

alcohol and drugs also bad for sleep.

[Christina]

Nope, you have to read set texts in English and libary books when you were in primary school. Other than that Ive read the first 4 Harry Potters, some Goosebump books when younger and the odd couple of others by my choice.

I find reading boring, only read Newspapers and Mags now. You should really read the last 3 HP books :P You're missing out :hugesmile:

[30stone]

tv and laptops for bed are bad for sleep

having sex is excellent as it releases the sleep drug

alcohol and drugs also bad for sleep.

Tv is great for me. helps me sleep.
As do sex and reading.

Alcohol really helps me sleep..

Laptops never good, but if im on laptop then its usually real late and i fall straight asleep..

[Niamh.]

Tv is great for me. helps me sleep.
As do sex and reading.

Alcohol really helps me sleep..

Laptops never good, but if im on laptop then its usually real late and i fall straight asleep..

Yeah but it's like a fake sleep with alcohol I think

[Enid]

You should really read the last 3 HP books :P You're missing out :hugesmile:
H.P. Lovecraft?

[30stone]

Yeah but it's like a fake sleep with alcohol I think

If i dont have too much alcohol, and i fall asleep like 1am.. and wake at 9 i feel better than usual lol!

I have a few drinks on christmas eve, because im a kid on christmas and i get really excited still.. so that always helps calm me.

[Niamh.]

If i dont have too much alcohol, and i fall asleep like 1am.. and wake at 9 i feel better than usual lol!

I have a few drinks on christmas eve, because im a kid on christmas and i get really excited still.. so that always helps calm me.

hahahaha, aaawwwww, do you leave out milk and cookies for santa?:joker:

[Enid]

I hate going to sleep. Feels like such a waste when I could be doing something much more productive with those hours. Then again, once I am in bed and asleep, I don't wanna get out. :P

[Christina]

H.P. Lovecraft?

Ooh no i meant Harry Potter lol

[Tom4784]

I hate going to sleep. Feels like such a waste when I could be doing something much more productive with those hours. Then again, once I am in bed and asleep, I don't wanna get out. :P

Same, I only usually sleep for about 5-6 hours though and then catch up on sleep on the weekend.

[Princess]

I have to read before I go to bed,if I'm ridiculously knackered I'll read a few pages of Heat or some Take That article or whatever but I have to read something.

Anyone else never get to bed cos they keep going 'Oh I'll just read one more chapter'.

[Z]

I have to read before I go to bed,if I'm ridiculously knackered I'll read a few pages of Heat or some Take That article or whatever but I have to read something.

Anyone else never get to bed cos they keep going 'Oh I'll just read one more chapter'.

Yes! I'm so bad for it, the number of times I've read a book from start to finish in bed just because I couldn't put it down is obscene!

[lily.]

I read quite often, although I usually choose the less serious/intellectual books, opting for books like Maddox's Alphabet of Manliness :p

Maddox is a legend.

I read all the time, and my kids do as well. They've always had loads of books through all the stages of childhood, and now my oldest is 12, she's reading some of the same books as me. She prefers fiction, whilst my son prefers factual books.

[Beastie]

I used to read before going to bed. Like the last book was Harry Potter and I enjoyed getting into it. I even laughed at it. It was enjoyable. However the problem is, is getting the book and actually finding time to start reading it first. Suppose the laptop and tv grip me more. I would say I am a bit impatient so if I am not already in the reading zone.. then well I just don't really read :S but everyday I do read my horoscope or dream book or the occasional magazine/newspaper. Should go back to reading a book properly though.

[BigSister]

I love to read I read mostly chick lit but I do have some classics including 1984 all of the jane austins wuthering heights by emily bronte
And harry potter too

[Stu]

tv and laptops for bed are bad for sleep

having sex is excellent as it releases the sleep drug

alcohol and drugs also bad for sleep.
I beg to differ. Smoking pot will send you off on a nice, long sleep that leaves you feeling great in the morning. It utilizes most of the same brain chemicals, anyway. I don't buy the 'it's a fake sleep' argument. Sleep is sleep, and Cannabis's mode of action makes it perfect as a sleep drug, not crap like sleeping pills that just put you out cold with no choice in the matter.

[pinkmichk]

laura i cant finish halfway through a chapter then i get to end of chapter and think oooh too much of a cliff hanger cant end there so read another chapter (or 5 :joker: )