In the Ideas in Action section, Oprah Winfrey is quoted as saying

“Books allowed me to see a world beyond the front porch of my grandmother’s shotgun house and gave me the power to see possibilities.” Elsewhere, she has stated, “Books were my path to personal freedom.”

A. Based on Winfrey’s statements as well as your own experience, in what ways can books help you see new possibilities and personal freedom?

B. Based on Winfrey’s statements as well as your own experience, in what ways can a habit of deep reading help you accomplish professional goals?

C. Develop a list of ten books you want to read next summer.

Why did you choose these books?