If you've ever experienced information overload, then Rapid Reading Made E-Z is just for you. From newspapers to the WWW, you are constantly bombarded with mountains of data. This handy, well-organized technique is a state-of-the-art system for reading and remembering while saving time.
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Paul R. Scheele, M.A., co-founder of Learning Strategies Corporation, is the principal developer of the PhotoReading whole mind system. Paul is the developer of Paraliminal and Personal Celebration tapes which are audio programs that use advanced recording technology to access the whole brain and enhance personal performance. He is the author of several self-study courses for learners of all ages. Mr. Scheele received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota and his Masters of Arts degree from St. Thomas University.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than "PhotoReading.",
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This review is from: Rapid Reading Made E-Z (Paperback)
Technically, this book and "PhotoReading" are the same book. However, this book is formatted in the style made popular by the "For Dummies" series. Combined with the dimensions of the book, this makes it much easier to follow. This version also has more details on syntopic reading.
This book isn't really about reading, or speed-reading. PhotoReading is vastly different, as it involves seeing the words with the peripheral vision and understanding their meaning on a preconscious level. Many have argued this makes "PhotoFocus" a useless activity which Paul Scheele uses to sell traditional speed-reading activities as previewing and skimming. However, events such as lucid dreaming, spontaneous activation, and increased intuitive capabilities prove that there is something going on at an other-than-conscious level.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth using.,
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This review is from: Rapid Reading Made E-Z (Paperback)
Win Wenger, one of the most authoritative people in accelerated learning, sent out an e mail to his list recommending Paul Scheele's work. I know that there are tons of negative comments on the net regarding him and his Photo Reading and other programs.
However, since I respect Win and his work I got this book many years ago. If you follow what the book teaches you will probably improve your reading speed and recall of the subject matter. You can get a used copy for pretty cheap and check it out for yourself. My philosophy with books is that even if I pick up only one new thing it is worth the effort and money.
6 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Major Disappointment,
This review is from: Rapid Reading Made E-Z (Paperback)
Since I love to read and have so many books on my "to read" list, I am always on the alert for any method that will help me read faster while maintaining my comprehension and still enjoying the beauty of a "well-turned phrase". Naturally, when I saw RAPID READING in the library, I took a few minutes to investigate. The claims of "reading" 25,000 words/minute and comprehending 3/4ths of it sounds incredible...and ludicrous. IF that were possible, I don't believe it can be taught. If someone is able to look at each page in the "photo-focus state" and retain 75% of it I think they're born with that gift (lucky them!). However, since I had been attracted to the book, I spent some time skimming the whole thing. When I had reached the end I concluded that I had actually employed some of the steps author Paul Scheele suggests; I was relaxed, interested, was looking for key words, and skimmed each page. I don't know how many words are in RAPID READING, but after skimming the book from cover to cover and taking approximately 25 minutes to do so, I believe I wasted my time. I really didn't learn anything new, especially how to "photo-focus". Actually, if you know how to skim, you know how to "rapid read". Save your money and skim the book in the library. 75% comprehension at 25,000 words per minute, you can't go wrong.
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