I’ve always considered the statement “I do not like to read” as somewhat dubious. In my opinion, there’s always something interesting to read; perhaps that person simply hasn’t found THE book. However, my friend corrected me, emphasizing that it’s not necessarily the case. Some people genuinely do not enjoy reading books in any form or format.
What’s your take on such cases? Do you believe it’s a matter of finding the right book, or is it indeed a case of liking or disliking reading altogether?
I think people’s minds work in different ways, so I try to be mindful of that and not judge unless they’re one of those people who are proud of not reading.
If we’re talking fiction, not everyone has the capacity for concentration needed to immerse themselves in a made up world inside their heads, or they simply don’t have a lot of imagination.
As for non-fiction, there are so many other ways besides books to get information and to learn new things nowadays, so the fact that someone doesn’t read doesn’t mean they’re less educated than someone who does.
I’ve seen my mother try and fail to finish many books because after a while she gets restless and she loses interest eventually. That’s just the way her mind works and I don’t think it’s because she hasn’t found the right book yet.