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[–] Univ3rse@lemmynsfw.com 183 points 4 days ago (24 children)

I had a coworker approach me on break and start telling me about a book he was reading and how much he was enjoying it. Towards the end, he mentioned struggling with it and that he wished someone had told him how great reading was earlier. We were both damn near 30, and it was a YA novel. I resisted the asshole urge to roast him because, shit, at least he's trying?

[–] CalipherJones@lemmy.world 30 points 4 days ago (3 children)

I had a friend tell me that she didn't learn to read until she was like eight. Ya never really know where people come from. All of our lives are so different.

[–] PurplePixie@midwest.social 8 points 4 days ago

I wasn't capable of reading completely on my own until I was nine years old. I also made top grades in all of my college English classes. Where you start doesn't necessarily dictate where you'll end up, especially if you enjoy an activity as much as I enjoyed reading.

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