Rick Ostrov, Power Reading: The Fastest, Easiest, Most Effective Course on Speedreading and Comprehension Ever Developed (3/e) (The Education Press, 2002)

I will admit, in the spirit of full disclosure, that I read this book in something less than the month it's supposed to take, and completed it less than a week ago, so the full extent of Ostrov's tutelage has not yet taken root in my head. So I can't attest, ultimately, to the efficacy of the course itself. I can just tell you about the book.

It's not a badly-written little thing at all. And while the main obstacle that Ostrov sees to people reading to their full potential is one I discovered on my own seven or eight years ago (and have been struggling to overcome since; I'm hoping that by the end of next month, following these exercises, I'll have done it), I understand that most people probably haven't figured it out yet, and am not going to deduct points on that basis.

The bottom line is that if you want to read faster, this is worth looking into. I can't guarantee it will work, of course, because everyone's different. I can tell you that the problems Ostrov addresses are quite common, and the solutions he offers to them are common-sense solutions, though he might have offered a few more pointers on how to get around certain things, rather than just pointing them out and saying "this is something you need to overcome if you're going to be a true power reader." But really, it's quite an inexpensive book for the possible rewards. ***

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Great book to read and study. I recommend it to anyone that is thinking of improving your reading speed. Great book every read.

The book was very good but very time consuming which was the foundation.

In general, I am allergic to titles containing "Power..." or claims like "the best, the fastest, the easiest, the most effective...ever developed!" Most of the time it's a lot of bull. Nonetheless, I ventured into buying this book, and don't regret it one minute. This actually works! But it is not magic, but will-power that can make it work.

In this book, Ostrov gives wonderful tips and techniques for boosting your reading capabilities. This not only means using your eyes and your brain, but sometimes also your hands (such as working with a pacer). Ostrov is quite realistic and does not make ridiculous claims. Nonetheless, I know from experience that the book works, if one is willing to invest energy and time into it.

As a theologian working at a university, I have to read lots and lots of books and scholarly articles. Ostrov's book is one of the few really good books that gives you really good techniques to boost your reading speed. It certainly worked for me; in my research I am now able to read more books and articles in less time, without losing comprehension. This book is a bargain and worth every penny. If you have to read a lot, buy this book and be amazed of what you are capable of...