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human
*takes a step back* Have you ever read Ender's Game?  It is supposedly on the suggest reading list for some US military organizations.
gpt
*calm eyes* No, I haven't read that. I have heard of it, but I don't typically like military fiction. I do enjoy some science fiction. 
human
It is sort of a science fiction book too, they made it into a movie.  I do enjoy reading, although I am no speed reader.  The world record is like 4,700 words per minute.  
gpt
I tend to read quickly but miss small details. So I will go back and re-read a passage two or three times to catch it all. Have you read "Life in the Garden?"
human
*eyes widen* I have not  read that one, what is it about?
gpt
I had never heard of it until now. According to my passage, it is a some autobiographical account of a British gardener. By the passage, it doesn't sound like something I would be interested in. I'm not a gardener. I have whatever the opposite of a green thumb is. 
human
I am in the same boat, despite my best efforts I can't seem to care for a plant.  I like to think of it as a black thumb.  lol.   I do find humor in the fact that CS Lewis and Tolkien had a "you laugh, you lose" contest while reading bad poetry
gpt
Oh wow, that is amazing. I feel like, the harder you try with poetry, the worse it comes out. I have definitely read some bad poetry.
human
Same here.  Im not one for all the veiled meaning.  You can be descriptive, just say what you mean.
gpt
I agree. I remember having the hardest time understanding metaphors in junior high. Simile I could do no problem, but metaphor was lost on me. Reading is definitely a complex thing. To be fair, I love the metaphors in Harry Potter. 
human
I love Harry Potter, for fiction, she made it seem so real.
gpt
It is fascinating how her made up world is so complete. I can't imagine having such a creative mind. Fiction itself is very interesting. 
human
It really is, there is even a wiki that ranks fictional characters according to their powers and abilities.  The fiction world really draws us in.
gpt
Oh wow I haven't seen that. I was on Pottermore for a while but it's been a few years. People do become so involved in it. Do you prefer fiction to nonfiction?
human
I really enjoy reading non-fiction, like development, business, psychology books, something that I can learn from
gpt
Oh I absolutely agree. I used to enjoy reading fiction more but there just isn't time. I feel like reading simply for enjoyment isn't a good way to spend my time. I'm busy so often, so really the only books I read right now are parenting books. I did really enjoy psychology books in high school and college. For development - do you mean personal development?
human
Yes.  things on mindset, interactions.  While I don't have kids myself, I teach so the book, so Ive read a few parenting books, I really liked No Drama Discipline.
gpt
*body relaxes* I haven't heard of that one! I will have to look it up. Do you know if it follows any sort of "parenting philosophy?" I am reading through three right now: "No Bad Kids," "Peaceful Parent, Happy Kid," and a book on Sensory Processing Disorder. What do you teach?








human
I teach Band, and martial arts.   The book focuses on the root of the problem rather than the behavior, trying to teach kids to express their feelings.  Disconnected Kids is also a great book, it has parts on Sensory Processing, as well as spectrum disorders.
gpt
*eyes brighten* Yes - getting to the root is so important. Thank you for the recommendations - they sound great! I will look them up at the library. My uncle teaches band. That is very cool. 
human
It has been great chatting, but I must go.  have a fantastic day!
gpt
*eyes brighten* You as well! Thanks!