A famous American writer and orator, Frederick Douglas, once said, "Once you learn to read, you will be
forever free. " Douglas meant that reading gives you the freedom to explore the world and bring that
world into a new dimension of learning and discovery. Do you mainly agree or disagree with him? What
are some of the effects of reading such as books, newspapers, magazines, and even e-books on our
lives? Are these effects mainly negative, positive, or both?