The rift that exists between fiction lovers and non-fiction lovers is not a function of books. It is a function of the perceived status that the readers think they can acquire by reading certain types
This is apposite. I only came to the realization myself a tad while back. When people tell me they only read fiction, what races through my mind is, "don't you want to understand how the world works? Economics, philosophy?" and then I'd just "recommend" a book to them.
In retrospect, I should've listened to their genuine thoughts, engage them and listen to the questions they ask, however ridiculous it may sound.
This is apposite. I only came to the realization myself a tad while back. When people tell me they only read fiction, what races through my mind is, "don't you want to understand how the world works? Economics, philosophy?" and then I'd just "recommend" a book to them.
In retrospect, I should've listened to their genuine thoughts, engage them and listen to the questions they ask, however ridiculous it may sound.
Thank you so much for this.
By the way, no picture/meme for the week?
I'm happy you came to this realisation. I think engaging one another on what we know is a better endeavor than trying to display what we know.
Also, my no meme last week was part of my penitence and absolution.