The enchanted hour : the miraculous power of reading aloud in the age of distraction
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Published
New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2019].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Status
Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library - Adult Nonfiction
649.58 GUR
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649.58 GUR
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Published
New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2019].
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xix, 278 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-250) and index.
Citation/References
Library Journal,,November 01, 2018
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Booklist,,November 01, 2018
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Publishers Weekly,,October 15, 2018
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Kirkus Reviews,,October 01, 2018
Description
A Wall Street Journal writer's conversation-changing look at how reading aloud makes adults and children smarter, happier, healthier, more successful and more closely attached, even as technology pulls in the other direction. A miraculous alchemy occurs when one person reads to another, transforming the simple stuff of a book, a voice, and a bit of time into complex and powerful fuel for the heart, brain, and imagination. Grounded in the latest neuroscience and behavioral research, and drawing widely from literature, The Enchanted Hour explains the dazzling cognitive and social-emotional benefits that await children, whatever their class, nationality or family background. But it's not just about bedtime stories for little kids: Reading aloud consoles, uplifts and invigorates at every age, deepening the intellectual lives and emotional well-being of teenagers and adults, too. Meghan Cox Gurdon argues that this ancient practice is a fast-working antidote to the fractured attention spans, atomized families and unfulfilling ephemera of the tech era, helping to replenish what our devices are leaching away. For everyone, reading aloud engages the mind in complex narratives; for children, it's an irreplaceable gift that builds vocabulary, fosters imagination, and kindles a lifelong appreciation of language, stories and pictures. Bringing together the latest scientific research, practical tips, and reading recommendations, The Enchanted Hour will both charm and galvanize, inspiring readers to share this invaluable, life-altering tradition with the people they love most.
Target Audience
Adult,Brodart.
Target Audience
Adult,Brodart.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Gurdon, M. C. (2019). The enchanted hour: the miraculous power of reading aloud in the age of distraction (First edition.). Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gurdon, Meghan Cox. 2019. The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction. Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gurdon, Meghan Cox. The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Gurdon, Meghan Cox. The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction First edition., Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2019.
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