Books and Their Role in Human Society

A room without books is like a body without a soul. This is a quotation said by Cicero long time ago. And it is true. In the context of ever-changing world and the permanent mutation of factors that influence our lives and behaviour, books are those rare, if not unique, treasures the value of which remains constant throughout human history. Many of them, written in the époques of long ago, still give the reader a non-negligible chance. He who reads books has an opportunity to glimpse into the world, and uncover the secrets, of the most successful communicators – the writers.

There are some reasons, why people read. Some of us read for instruction, which is praiseworthy, some read for pleasure, which is innocent, but not a few read from habit. Books for such people are like opium-pipes for smokers. They never venture far without a sufficiency of reading matter.

Reading has always played a very important role in people’s lives. Since childhood we are told that books broaden our mind, develop imagination, and provide us with knowledge. They can teach and tell us about everything that we want. E.g. if we have no opportunity to travel let’s say to Greenland, we can find a book about it and imagine, that we are there.

Books improve one's communication abilities by teaching one on how to talk and carry oneself in the society. They improve qualities such as Honesty, Kindness, Friendship, Loyalty, Bravery etc. amongst readers. Books shape ones character in life. If the hero or the heroine of the book tends to be good at heart or takes the path of violence, we tend to follow it no matter what. Thus, choosing a good book is important.

At times when we are sad, depressed or angry, when we read a book our mind seems to calm down. Books take us to a world where we find ourselves relaxed, sometimes thrilled or even crying. We forget ourselves when we read a book which we like. They play the role of an entertainer.

Reading books is also very important for our...