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42: How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler

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How to Pre-Read a Book: Skimming, Outlines, and Setting Expectations

There is a process to pre-reading a book that involves skimming through the book and looking at the outline./nDoing some preliminary research before reading a book can help set expectations and create a specific mindset./nConsidering the year the book was written can significantly impact how it is approached and understood./nExamining the copyright dates and table of contents can provide insight into the content of the book.

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