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Match each period of Mike's life with the type of reading material he typically engaged with during that time:
Match each period of Mike's life with the type of reading material he typically engaged with during that time:
Childhood (8-13 years old) = Classic adventure novels (e.g., Jules Verne, Jack London) Teenage Years = Books with strange or controversial ideas to impress friends University Years = Philosophy books for intellectual discussions Professional Life = News on the Internet, manuals, and documents
Match the reason to its corresponding period in Mike's life when it influenced his reading habits:
Match the reason to its corresponding period in Mike's life when it influenced his reading habits:
Desire to impress friends = Teenage Years Availability of free time = Childhood (8-13 years old) Need for practical knowledge = Professional Life A broken TV = Return to Books
Match each author with the type of book most closely associated with Mike's reading habits during childhood:
Match each author with the type of book most closely associated with Mike's reading habits during childhood:
Jules Verne = Adventure/Sci-Fi Jack London = Adventure/Nature Daniel Defoe = Adventure/Survival None of the Authors = Philosophy
Match the activity with the period in Mike's life when he was most likely to engage in it:
Match the activity with the period in Mike's life when he was most likely to engage in it:
Match the consequence with the event that caused it in Mike's life:
Match the consequence with the event that caused it in Mike's life:
Flashcards
Reading in Childhood
Reading in Childhood
Mike was an active reader between ages eight and thirteen.
Controversial Ideas
Controversial Ideas
In his teens, Mike sought out books with strange, original opinions.
Shift to Philosophy
Shift to Philosophy
Mike began reading philosophy at university for intellectual discussions.
Professional Life and Reading
Professional Life and Reading
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Rediscovering Books
Rediscovering Books
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Study Notes
Personal Reading Habits
- Author's name: Mike Chirinos
- Worked as a sales manager
- Active reader as a child (aged 8-13)
- Enjoyed adventure novels (e.g., Journey to the Centre of the Earth, The Call of the Wild, Robinson Crusoe)
- Sought out books with controversial ideas in teenage years
- Liked authors with unusual names
- Continued reading throughout university, but different types of material
Reading Habits Evolution
- Focused on philosophical and intellectually stimulating material in university
- Minimal reading during professional life
- Primarily consumed online news, manuals, and documents
- Read during travel (airplanes, trains)
- Watching TV previously
- Current habit: reading multiple books simultaneously
- Books are everywhere and feel anticipatory
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Description
The text describes the evolution of Mike Chirinos' reading habits from childhood adventure novels to philosophical works in university. During his professional life, his reading diminished, but it has recently returned with a habit of reading multiple books simultaneously.
