Nonfiction Expands Knowledge and Connection

I'm always incredulous when someone tells me they don't read books. I don't understand how one exists in the world without reading books - nonfiction, fiction, poetry, etc. - but particularly nonfiction.

Nonfiction gives us glimpses into history. It explains scientific research. It helps us better understand medical research. Nonfiction shows us the stories of the people who have changed the world. Nonfiction provides the knowledge to solve problems and navigate the world in which we all live. Nonfiction provokes thought while reminding us there are human beings attached to the events happening in the world currently as well as historical events. 

Nonfiction can teach cooking, sewing, crocheting, golfing, programming, marketing, trading, and myriad other things.

Nonfiction explores all aspects of life and provides readers with a way to expand their knowledge base. People might think they never read nonfiction, but we all do in one way or another. Any time we try to learn something new, we read

nonfiction, even if its only instructions.

Nonfiction holds within its pages the potential to help us see life through the experiences of others who have lived different experiences than we have. Nonfiction provides a way to learn about the issues society faces without the need to experience every single thing ourselves.

Nonfiction explores cultures and societies from around the world that many of us might never experience. We can see how other people see the places and people they write about. We can see the commonalities and the differences we all possess allowing us to see how we all contribute to the same world for better or worse.

I can't imagine not wanting to read myriad books by a variety of authors on multiple topics. I love learning, and reading nonfiction is one of the best ways to learn. I have shelves and shelves of nonfiction books exploring everything from psychology and law to religion and politics. I've read philosophy books and scientific books. I find it fascinating when an other brings together well done research in a book that offers a glimpse into human behavior and motivation.

Books make life better...