[bookshare-discuss] Bookshare makes a difference
- From: "Rick Roderick" <richard@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2006 10:12:19 -0500
Hi everyone,
I love to tell and hear how Bookshare has made a difference in people's
lives.
I got an email notice of a monthly book discussion group meeting from my
presbytery, a group of Presbyterian churches that make up a regional
governing body. I usually look at these and say, "Wouldn't it be nice if I
could read the book?" and shrug.
This time, the book being reviewed was "The Year of Magical Thinking", by
Joan Didion. When I saw the title, it looked familiar. Sure enough, I had
seen the title on Bookshare and downloaded it immediately. I read most of
the book before attending the meeting. Although this is not required for
this particular group, it allowed me to participate in the discussion in a
more informed manner.
That is not the only use I make of bookshare. I have very fluctuating
hearing, particularly in the left ear. Often, I find listening to detailed
news to be somewhat difficult. During these times of depressed hearing, the
newspaper section on the site really comes to the rescue.
I want to thank all the people who have made all of this possible.
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