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[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 1 points 5 days ago

I did not read a book for pleasure until I was in my thirties. It's not something I brag about or am ashamed of. It does not reflect of my intelligence or attitudes. It is just a fact of my life.

Today I have the luxury of being able to read a lot, and I am thankful for that.