Attention Quote by Po Bronson
“I think when a reader reads a whole book - which takes six to ten hours - that’s kind of a gift to the author. The gift of close, undivided attention. To who else do we listen so closely for eight straight hours? And when readers give that gift to me, I’m grateful for it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Possibility, Po Bronson, 2012
Reading a book is a deep, undivided attention gift to the author, rare in modern life.
In simple terms: Reading a book gives the author a rare gift of full attention.
Key Takeaway
Value and cherish deep listening.
Themes
attention
gratitude
author-reader relationship
Mood
appreciative
reflective
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- book clubs
- author talks
- literary festivals
Key Concepts
Literary appreciation
mindfulness
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we give authors more undivided attention?
- What does this gift mean for the writer?
A Different Perspective
Readers may be distracted, limiting the depth of the gift.
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