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ChristineB's avatar

I have come to understand that this perspective is a point of contention for some, but an audio book has been the best way for my husband to re-engage with reading because it is something he can do while walking or driving. At the end of a long, mentally taxing work day, sitting and reading is hard to sustain without getting sleepy. But he will walk an extra 20 minutes, or sit in the car after he parks in order to continue listening to something he’s enjoying. My parents used to use recorded books to motivate us to do our chores and I have good memories of listening to The Wind in the Willows and the Jungle Book while folding clothes, so I started suggesting this format as a way to help him read without falling asleep. It’s been a very positive experience thus far!

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Brock's avatar

Aletheia is a beautiful name for a girl.

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