Thoughts on e-books & e-readers
I have been spending a lot of time recently reading material in the e-book format. I must admit, I am a paper diehard in many ways. For books, particularly technical books, I really prefer the printed hardbound editions. Not only do I seem to “bond” with the book, but I also highlight sections, write notes on pages and on some occasions even flag a page. For long e-mails, I tend to print them as well. I seem to absorb the material I am dealing with more effectively that way. Final editing is another occasion when paper is also a preferred medium for me. Errors that seemed invisible on the printed screen just seem to jump out on a printed page. I better cover myself here and say I did not print this posting before doing a final edit ;-) J.H. Newman once said, “Growth is the only Evidence of Life,” an observation that I have found remarkable insightful on many levels over the years. It is part of my motivation and passion for continuing to be a lifelong learner across a