Reading or not reading: The surprising encounter in Coyoacán!

Reading or not reading: The surprising encounter in Coyoacán!

In a remarkable meeting between old friends in the Librería Gandhi in Coyoacán, reading was a central point. During the conversation, which was shaped by memories and friendship, one of the friends said provocative: "I never read a book on my own request; I am not interested." This led to an intensive discussion about the importance of books and their role in human experience.

Despite the initial interference on the rejection of the gift, a book by the Colombian author Héctor Abad Faciolince, the interlocutor reflected that he had led a fulfilling life without reading literature. He asked the basic question in the room whether reading was actually necessary to gain happiness and knowledge. The discussion illuminated the gap between literary education and the perception of knowledge in modern society.

This argument made it clear that not only in Mexico, but also many people worldwide, are skeptical about literature and consider it sufficient to read only what is necessary. The two friends finally assured that love for literature is a way to expand the perspective on life and to gain deeper insights into human existence. In order to further deepen the topic, an article was made to www.elsoldemexico.com.mx published.