This past week was Thanksgiving and I was able to travel to Chicago for the holiday weekend. I found that reading on the flight to Chicago was a very good use of my time. I continued to read "The Blind Side" by Michael Lewis. The main things I read about this week were the NCAA's investigation of Michael Oher's college recruitment process and the the way that NFL football strategy changed during the 1980's. Like I said last week, I am fascinated by the story of Michael Oher. It's amazing that a person can go from being homeless and skipping school on a regular basis to a college graduate who plays in the NFL in the span of six years. I think it's important that people never underestimate the impact that a few people who care can have on a person's life. I can only think about how so many people could be so much more successful in life if they had a few people who cared about them.
On another note, I think it's time for me to say how much I've enjoyed the assignment of reading for pleasure for 90 minutes each week. I've always loved reading and I was a voracious reader when I was in elementary school and junior high. As I entered high school, I had a much more busy schedule and reading was one of the first things to go. Throughout high school, I think I only read one book for pleasure. During college, I read in spurts, but not on a consistent basis at all. During January of my junior year, I read four books. It really felt good to read again, but I stopped when I got busier again. This class has provided me with a great "excuse" to read. Without this class, I'm not sure I would be reading. So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I am thankful for this class and the impact it has had on my reading habits.
My Reading Log
11/23 7:00-8:30 am
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