How I Read Books: Wang Yunwu Talks to Young People About Learning and Life

Author: Wang Yunwu
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
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Buying a car or a house with a mortgage is commonplace today. But a century ago, a 17-year-old boy "mortgaged" to buy a set of the Britannica! By the time he paid off the book debt in three years, he had already read through it once. This is Wang Yunwu, the English teacher of Hu Shi, the author of this book, an educator, and a publisher.
From a young age, we are taught various learning methods and techniques, such as "how to concentrate in class," "how to preview and review," "how to solve problems," and so on. Books on this topic are abundant and ever-flowing. Of course, this book is not a magic potion for "how to learn."
Drawing from the author's own experience—starting with just basic literacy and self-studying to become the "father of a doctoral son" without completing elementary school—this book offers practical and actionable advice on "how to read" and "how to learn." Whether you are studying in school or self-improving in your spare time, this small book is sure to provide you with some help.