I have turned into an audiobook person.
It is unfortnate, because I desperately miss reading. Reading engrosses me like few other things, but I just cannot read anymore.
I used to go on a week vacation and take 10 books with me. Now, my eyes kill me after reading for 15 minutes. I had expensive bifocals made, but I think it was a pricey error. I should have spent money and had some quality reading glasses made. I am so nearsighted store bought ones don’t work.
On the other hand, audiobooks have made my commute to and from work...fun.
If I ever lose my sight I am in trouble, I don’t like audiobooks. I am a visual person and audio books lose me. I can’t seem to pay attention and grasp the material. I need to read it myself.
My 11 yr old daughter has started listening to audio books. She already is a slow reader due to speech issues, and then she had a grand mal seizure in October. She was put on anti-seizure medication that made her stutter when she would read, so she stopped reading. Her teacher recommended the audio books for my daughter, and it has worked wonderfully. She is required at school to take these onlines tests for books she has read, and the teacers are okay with her listening to the books.
We’ve switched anti-seizure medication, and the stuttering is less. However, my daughter is still enjoying listening to the books. She can listen to more advanced books that are more interesting to her, and she can do it in a few days. She still reads other books, but she really is liking the audio books. She follows along in the regular book.
Anyway, we’re a big fan of audio books now. (My other two kids are huge readers. Both of them are way above grade level and read tons and tons of books.)
I’ve turned to electronic books. The instant gratification of being able to download them and not have to go to the store is a serious plus for me.
:-)
I’m currently working through David Weber’s Honor Harrington series.
As for Condi... (sigh)