Reading tough books is a skill that everyone can master
Instead of starting from page one, use this 7 step process to quickly understand a book’s message
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1. Read the table of contents
This is a map of the book. It shows you the overall structure and gives you.. (1/7)
…a sense of where the book is going
2. Scan the index
Pay attention to the number of times a term is referenced in the index - this will help you identify the crucial terms. Look up some of the cited passages - these might contain the crux of the book
3. Read the introduction
Towards the end of the introduction, the author usually lays out the main points of the book and how they flow together