SMART READING

You too can learn to read a book in an evening, or a stack of journals in two hours, or even an article in a minute! Could this be true? Russell Stauffer delivers the scripted material, canned jokes and all as if speaking to a seminar audience. He sounds professional and has no accent. The short, light-hearted musical bridges are surprising, given the businesslike tone of the production. Possibly too detailed for listeners, the seven-step program does contain helpful tips, such as skimming, looking for landmark words, and speculating answers. A study guide with exercises is included. A.G.H. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/MAY 01]