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"Am I the Sum of All the Books I've Read? Are You the Sum of All That You've Read?"

This post was written by Stephanie WestAllen: "Yes, according to Professor Maryanne Wolf. From "The Plot Escapes Me" (New York Times):

"I totally believe that you are a different person for having read that book," Wolf replied. "I say that as a neuroscientist and an old literature major."

She went on to describe how reading creates pathways in the brain, strengthening different mental processes. Then she talked about content..."

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Source: idealawg, 21 September 2010, reproduced with permission of the author.

Full post as published by Stark County Law Library Blawg on September 22, 2010 (boomark / email).