Do you think that Reading books makes you Broad minded besides Knowledgeable?

I do think reading makes you more open minded. No matter what you read. Whether you agree with the story line or facts, reading gives you a different perspective on any subject matter. And you can keep your opinion the same when you are done, but you become more open minded by seeing the other views and at least accepting them. Believe it or not, I think fiction is good with this, because it is usually someone's spin on facts or an idea. It may give you a perpective that you hadn't thought of before. Non-Fiction definetley makes you more knowledgeable, however, it an expand your mind, simply by making you aware of issues you previously unaware of. I don't read much non-fiction any more, but would love some recommendations.

One of the best topics I say,, will sit down and read from today,, I have so many books,,I never started,,sad to say

Hiya Kiran, This is so true. I think that reading books or any text at all, like say in the net, gives a good and well-rounded and in-depth knowledge on certain things. Like if I read up on travel, I find my travel knowledge especially increasing and I can answer travel questions from others better. When on days that I suffer burnouts from writing, I find reading the best form of relaxation ever. It gives a very good thing or vibe for me, and for those who doesn't like to read, I think they are missing out a bit. But there are those that love to read information and knowledge magazines. That is cool too.

It does somewhat depend on what kind of books you read. If you read nothing but UFO books, you're not going to become as knowledgeable and broad minded as if you read all different sorts of books. I tend to have rather a narrow focus. The majority of books I read are either Science Fiction or Fantasy, but I have been expanding my horizons lately.

Reading is a way of learning about anything you like.It extends your vocabulary and improves your use of grammer.There is nothing like a good book to take you away from everyday worries and life.You can get lost in a world of fantasy or fact what ever floats your boat.I used to sit with all my little ones as soon as they opened their eyes with a big picture book and read to them, as they got older they ran their fingers over the pages and laughed if you bring them up to have fun with books and enjoy themselves they should read well when older.It also gives you some ideas if you want to write your own stories,not copy of course but develop a style of your own.

Hi there kiran. Just like you, I truly believe that reading can make a person become forward-thinking. i guess one cause why people tend to easily prejudge others is because of lack of reading. If one can only give time to read books, then it can help increase his awareness. Blessings!^^

Reading lets you use your mind and keeps it active and engaged. I find that reading often makes me look at things differently or look at people in a different light. I have been reading several books by Jeff Schara on WWII and have a totally different concept of General Eisenhower. He has as much fighting with his generals as he did with the Germans. That really opened my eyes.

Reading books ofcourse gives you knowledge for something and it even makes you smart. Personally i dont really love reading books but i regret it for not doing so. I know many people who love to read and they are really good and smart. I have a daughter and i will pursue her to read while she was growing because i believe that reading will gives you knowledge.

yes, agree. books never fail to teach us a life lesson or two. the characters in books are different people or entities that have different views and outlooks in life. we tend to relate to them or connect to them one way or another.i used to read a lot of books but due to my busy sked these days, i always forget to open a book. the books in the house is accumulating, i better have time to read all of them. aside from knowledge, books make us better and rational thinkers. books has many benefits, those are just some of them. :)

Hi!I agree with your views totally. My favorite is reading in my spare of time.no matter reading books or reading on computers.In my opinion,there is no one that born with intelligent or a borden horizen.We are all same at first when we came to this world,what is different is that we go through different things and have different experiences in our life time,so that is what course we have different views toward one thing. Reading books can take me to many places around the world and learn something about the customs or culture in those local places.Maybe I can't go to many places to visit for myself but I can read book related to these places. No doubt there are so many kinds of books today,so be wise when we are in the face of select what books we will read.From my point of view,there are not good books or bad books.There only have books useful for certain people.So if you choose a book which is match your interest or of great use to you,this book can be regarded as a good book.So do wise when select a book.A good book can bring many benifits to you.

I do agree but once you are reading almost anything. A lot of people tend to pick books that are of interest to them. Your also right about being careful about picking books, but isn't it better to know the unwanted information, proccess it, and understand the difference between the good stuff and the bad stuff?

Oh yes, definitely. It improves your stock knowledge, hence, broadens your mind. If your reading skills are poor, then it is likely that you are at risk to social exclusion. You interact in many ways. One of them is sharing your knowledge based on experience and reading. Reading is an integral part of learning. It encourages intellectual development affecting your personal development by self-awareness and self-control.

I like reading very much especially philosophy and management. Reading will makes us broad minded in the condition of you can rethink defferent views from author's experience.Each time when I reading a new book,I can feel the chagllenge from the author.They always challenge your belief,views,understanding,etc..It make you rethink your life.That is best experience for me while reading.

I love reading books :) not only because I get informed with different things, but because I get to really understand certain opinions/views whom I didn't really know can happen. Its as if I'm getting to know someone anew. We gain alot when reading because we learn new things about life. :)

Reading books is the most useful way of spending one's time.It is the glassed through you see the world and it;s culture history and living styles.You lean a lot of new words everyday.It makes you mellow and proud and size you up.Becoming broadminded depends very much on the books you select to read. Knowledge of every sorts can surely gained by reading books.

You are right, reading is a powerful tool if you want to have more knowledge. I think it is next to experience. It also makes our imagination crazy which most of the time is a good thing, because you can make new ideas, think of something to do that can be productive to yourself or to others.

It all depends what you read. If you only read that which you agree with, and that doesn't challenge your ways of thinking, you will simply become more convinced of your existing way of thinking. Don't treat reading purely as a means of supporting your own views; expect them to be challenged and light shone on new ideas.

I do think that reading make me broad minded. I like to read books about personal financing. I really learn a lot and I broaden my knowledge about personal finance which would be very useful for my future.

i do agree, i lov books and i get to have more creative imaginations and i can easily picture things out through reading..and well i am a fast reader and a broad reader. It helps a lot when one reads a lot! its like you get to understand things faster when it comes to reading and it helped me in examinations and interviews even.

Reading definitely enhances your life experience, whether it's fiction or non fiction. For example, historical novels are so well researched that it is easy to learn more about the past. You absorb stuff as you read, and, as you say, you learn more about the workings of the human mind and the human condition.