Reading is said to be the best way to empower someone. For instance, the following well-known quote is more than enough to justify the importance of reading in one’s life:
If you have to name a friend who’ll always stay by your side, never betray you, or never let you down, the first name that comes to the mind is a book. A book can take you to places that are far away, often fictional; a book can school you in the socio-cultural and political issues around you; a book can help you relax after a long day: the perks of books are innumerable. Read more