How Long to Read In Praise of Wasting Time

How Long Does it Take to Read In Praise of Wasting Time?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 12 minutes to read In Praise of Wasting Time by Alan Lightman

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In this timely and essential book that offers a fresh take on the qualms of modern day life, Professor Alan Lightman investigates the creativity born from allowing our minds to freely roam, without attempting to accomplish anything and without any assigned tasks. We are all worried about wasting time. Especially in the West, we have created a frenzied lifestyle in which the twenty-­four hours of each day are carved up, dissected, and reduced down to ten minute units of efficiency. We take our iPhones and laptops with us on vacation. We check email at restaurants or our brokerage accounts...

How long is In Praise of Wasting Time?

In Praise of Wasting Time by Alan Lightman is 128 pages long, and a total of 33,024 words.

This makes it 43% the length of the average book. It also has 40% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read In Praise of Wasting Time Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours to read In Praise of Wasting Time aloud.

What Reading Level is In Praise of Wasting Time?

In Praise of Wasting Time is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy In Praise of Wasting Time?

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