A unique anthology of prose and poetry especially selected for reading aloud -- with a foreword by Blake Morrison
The Reader Organisation (TRO), founded by the charismatic Jane Davis, is a national charity dedicated to bringing about a reading revolution by making it possible for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to enjoy and engage with literature on a deep and personal level. Their 'Get Into Reading' read-aloud groups reach people who may not otherwise read, including people living in deprived areas, the mentally or chronically ill, older people living in Care Homes, prisoners, recovering addicts and excluded children. The organisation started on Merseyside but has since expanded across the UK and beyond. Angela Macmillan has worked at The Reader Organisation since its inception and runs several 'Get Into Reading' groups.
I've always known that reading aloud was one of the paths to
greater happiness in life. It's rather pleasing to hear of research
backing this up convincingly. But reading aloud isn't medicine to
be swallowed to make one feel better. It's pleasure. Pure
pleasure
*Stephen Fry*
Reading aloud is an activity that everyone can take part in. It
sharpens the intellect, invigorates the imagination and enlarges
the scope of human sympathy. If we all read aloud every day, the
world would be a better place
*Philip Pullman*
Being read to is the beguiling beginning of learning to love
reading - it opens the door to absolutely everything and anything
we might want to do in life
*Joanna Trollope*
Reading aloud brings health and happiness: guaranteed! I urge you
to buy this book, read the wonderful (and funny, surprising,
thought-provoking) pieces collected here to someone you care for
and see the results for yourself
*Fiona Phillips*
I read to stroke victims so know first-hand the power of good that
reading aloud can do. This first-rate collection is a real treasure
trove and I can't recommend it highly enough
*Richard Briers*
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