There are numerous ways that books influence our lives; they give us insight into how other people live, they broaden our worldview, they influence our thoughts on politics and social issues, they show us how to be better people and they help us to not feel alone. Books can be incredibly powerful. They have the ability to suck us in, take us on adventures and influence the way we think. They can teach us, move us, give us new perspectives and help shape us. And the most powerful ones change our lives forever. Books play an important role in every student’s life by introducing them to a world of imagination, providing knowledge of the outside world, improving their reading, writing and speaking skills as well as boosting memory and intelligence. People who are highly literate are better able to obtain information about health, illnesses and the range of care on offer; as a result, their health risks are lower. Reading and reading books in particular, also has a positive effect on brain activity, as a result of which readers live longer on average.

Pramila Panicker

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