Forums IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ PhotoReading, Memory Optimizer Enjoying Literature

Hello,

I am seriously considering purchasing the Photoreading home study course. I am aware that it is poosible to photoread fiction, however, can you extract the same literary value from the book as you would from normal reading, or are you just limited to ideas about the book. For instance, does the author's voice come through when you use the photoreading system. Are you able to pick up on literary nuances and such. I think you get the idea. How does photoreading compare to normal reading when good literature is involved.
Also, how effective is the photoreading system when reading books for college courses. Thanks a lot!!

It only depends on what you foucus on and what you want from the book. If you want details you get details, if you want general information you get general information.

Ideally you will always seek the authors voice when reading a book. Imagine the author is sitting with you having a drink and you can ask him or her information about the book what would you ask them? Those are the answers you would expect to find in a book.

Alex

Alexk,

Thanks for the reply! I understand that it is possible to get as many details from a story as one would see fit. However, what I am asking is how enjoyable is using the prwms for books that you would read for pleasure. Here is an interesting link I found dealing with this question. Although photoreading is mentioned, the article is mainly concerned with other conventional speed reading techniques: http://www.simegen.com/reviews/rereadablebooks/columns/0395.html

The basic idea is that it is not possible to get the same enjoyment out of good literature while speed reading because the speed reader will inevitably miss certain undertones or any other of the wonderful subtleties that accompany the written word. I'm not claiming anything. I simply do not know. I am extremely attracted to this product but I want to make sure it is something I truly want to invest my time and money into. Does this course honestly offer more than simple previewing, skimming and speed reading techniques? I have a very open mind, I just want to make sure that I understand what this course is claiming to accomplish. Of course I would never substitute this or any other technique for the great pleasure of slowly going through a great work. Just curious about the experiences and opinions of successful Photoreaders on the matter.
Thanks!!