Elizabeth Eames

Elizabeth Eames, a passionate English teacher at Brookwood, dives into the necessity of reading entire books to enrich students' understanding of literature. She discusses the impact of a recent Atlantic article highlighting the reading struggles of college students. Eames emphasizes the balance between structured learning and student engagement, especially in a digital age where technology can hinder deep reading. The conversation also touches on the transformative power of literature in fostering empathy, as exemplified by texts like 'Anna Karenina'.