The Complete Idiot's Guide to Speed Reading

On your marks, get set, read! Most adults today are working with antiquated skills and ingrained beliefs about their reading abilities, or lack thereof. But with the tips and ... more

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Posted: Jan-31-2009

Keep practicing.

This book really does help out with your reading speed. It teaches good techniques and new strategies for slow readers like myself. The most important thing I can tell you about this book is that you need to practice a lot. Get techniques from the book and then practice them on anything you...

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Posted: Aug-23-2008

Excellent Speed Reading Book!!

I've bought speed reading software (Speed Reader X: Speed Reading Made Easy) in the past and found it quite disappointing. Yes, you DO learn how to read faster with comprehension, but you are limited on what you learn.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Speed Reading is extremely helpful in learning...

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Posted: Aug-18-2008

A good speed reading book.

I have always looked for books on speed reading and have many books on the subject. I have read one of the author's previous speed reading books, and I think this is the best by far. When using your hands as a guide to reading, it does help read faster. She has many great tips on how to read,...

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Posted: Jul-08-2008

Just imagine what you can read...

I recently had the opportunity to read Abby Marks Beale "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Speed Reading". Like many people, I feel overwhelmed with stuff I have to read to be up-to-date. There is the pile of reading I have-to-read, but not to be outdone is my want-to-read pile too. I am thinking...

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Posted: Jun-24-2008

I found this book quite helpful.

Beale's book is well written and practical. She shares a variety of techniques and encourages the reader to try them and pick the ones that work for him or her. Included are seven practice readings and a chart to track your progress. The author's approach is upbeat, flexible and enjoyable. I look...

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Posted: Jun-09-2008

Tips for every reader!!!!

I bought 3 extra copies and gave to teachers who teach reading. I also tutor Adult literacy and am using it to help with teaching my student. As a reading teacher myself, I enjoyed the tips throughout the book and got many ideas to incorporate in the classroom. I manage mechanics on a full time...

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Posted: Jun-05-2008

Best Way to Find More Time in Your Day

If you could read four times faster, imagine how much more you would get done each day! Abby Marks Beale gives you some of the best time management tools with her easy-to-use guide to improve your reading skills. She presents a variety of methods designed to fit your style. Aa time management...

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Posted: Jun-03-2008

Get it, read it, and you'll be so glad you did!

As CEO of a non-profit foundation and web site related to atrial fibrillation, I read lots of medical articles, studies, and books. Thus I read The Complete Idiot's Guide to Speed Reading, by Abby Marks Beale, to help me work through my backlog of technical reading.I was surprised to discover...

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Posted: Jun-03-2008

Read for speed, retention, and pleasure

Professionals wading through infinite field-related literature, students preparing for exams, or anyone with a list of "must-read" best sellers piling up will benefit greatly from this book. Abby offers an extensive range of practical strategies to read, remember, and understand more in less...

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