This was such a good book. I wish that this was required reading for schools. For everyone in the school - administrators, students, teachers. I wish there were a way to require parents to read this, and then maybe more parents would be motivated to read to their children. It's such a privilege, to be able to read, and it's something that our culture is losing. I really appreciated the stories, quotes, and perspectives offered in this and feel it could relate to so many and reach so many. If you haven't read it, whether you're a reader or not, you should pick this book up.

Excellent book about the necessity to teach our kids to enjoy reading and how it can impact their lives as well as our own. I appreciated the messages here.

Dont waste time on this book.

It's hard to decide what I think about this book. At times I found it very repetitive and not that well laid out. At times it was simply stating the obvious. Yet I came away from reading it more determined to make reading more and more a part of my life, and, more importantly, to encourage others to do the same -- which was really the point of this book. Filled with dozens of inspirational quotes, reading suggestions, and speed reading tips. Lots of quotes from academics and some surprising statistics (95% of Americans have never entered a bookstore!). When I picked up the book, I thought (and he mentioned this in the preface) that it was an odd book, in that those who would read it don't need to be convinced of the importance of reading (preaching to the choir) and those who would need to hear it's message wouldn't be inclined to read it. All in all, it was a worthwhile book, and in some ways life-changing. As a Christian, I really liked how he was able to incorporate opinions from people of faith without coming across as preachy!

Written by a jock for jocks. This was basically a collection of quotes and stories about books and reading from/about athletes and conservative Christians that just became repetitious. Not for the serious reader- in other words, most people on Goodreads. It was okay, but the only thing I got out of it was an overview of some speed-reading techniques and some ideas on how to plan and structure my reading time a little more - something I'd been working toward anyway.

2.5 stars

The message in this book is a good one, but somewhat repetitive. I think this book could have been cut in half, page-wise, and been more dynamic for it.

I did like that Williams incorporated his Christian faith into the book naturally, referencing God and including thoughts from Christian authors, without being overly preachy.

There were also many quotes about reading, which I always love.

Pretty repetitive and none of the tips are revolutionary. As much as I love Pat Williams' booka, this one is a pass.

Powerful words to understand why reading is so important and how to read better and more effectively

I enjoyed reading this book,and it inspired me to become an avid reader. I am going to try to read an hour a day.

Encouraging and motivational mind candy aimed at those who don't like to read much. Contains some good quotes on the subject of reading.

Great thoughts about getting people to read.

Being a member of Goodreads I am aware that many people love to read and talk about what they read. Pat William, however, in his book, Read for Your Life has written a book for people who can’t read, won’t read, or figure that they are too busy to read. Those are the majority of the U. S. Population. Pat Williams has written a great book for those who are dragging their feel? They ask why should I read? They also ask why should we be concerned with literacy training or early childhood education to instill a love of reading, or why should we read to our young children? Pat gives us 11 great reasons to be interested in reading, yes even to become a passionate supporter of reading. Read Pat Williams book and you will become motivated, yes like Pat we might become passionate readers.