MUSIC, UH, WORDS TO MY EARS March 11, 2008
I recently bought a MP3 player. Not because I’m a big music buff, but I convinced myself that I needed it for conference workshops and on-line course downloads. The player has a voice recorder—I could use it to record notes, interviews, etc. It could also be used to download audio books, which brings me to the reason for this post.
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The insert within the packaging advertised a free 30-day trial membership and one free download at one of those audio book services. I’ve never been a fan of listening to stories on tape, CD, etc. I have one friend who loves to rent audio books when she travels. I, on the other hand, have a problem concentrating on more than one thing at a time (i.e. driving). But I figured I have so many books on my reading list I could listen to some of them while I’m cleaning or exercising. I went to the website, searched for a few of the books from my list and listened to the sample recordings. I’m ashamed to say that by the time the five-minute sample ended, I was well on my way to la-la land. Then my mind went back to my childhood and those pre-school storybooks that came with narration on a 45 rpm record. You know the ones that beeped and the narrator announced ‘turn the page’, because you couldn’t read the words yet. Maybe if I should buy the book and the audio book. It might be a little hard to read along while I’m on the treadmill, but I can always curl up in my favorite chair and read (or listen or whatever).
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What about you—do you like audio books, Bible on tape, etc.?
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I don’t listen to books on tape, Lisa. I’ve seen those that Cracker Barrel has, but I’ve never used them when traveling. I prefer to listen to music on my iPod when I’m home or on the radio when I’m traveling. That way I don’t have to concentrate so much on what’s going on, like keeping up with a plot line in a story.
Sandra Robbins
I love listening to the Bible on tape and sometimes listen to the biblical tapes while getting dressed. In addition, prior to speaking enagements, I tape myself and listen to the tape while I am driving. I have also found that listening to tapes of study materials while driving is a good way to study for tests. In the age of multi-tasking, I multi-task with my mind and am able to drive and concentrate too.
Maybe I should be tested for ADD.
L. Nuchell,
I , too, enjoy listening to audiobooks. Mostly, I find that listening to them in the house does send me into “La-La Land” so I find it easier to listen while driving. Try it! I’ve not had one accident while listening to audiobooks!
Signed,
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