The Reading Promise / Alice Ozma / 279 pages

This book was not what I expected but it was wonderful. In the Reading Promise, Alice not only talks about the special promise her father made to her when she was in the 4th grade to read to her every night for 100 nights but also the special relationship she had with her father. The "streak" as they begin to call their nightly ritual actually extended much, much longer than 100 nights. In Alice's words we find out the impact reading to a child can have on relationships, growing up, a child's sense of security, and communication not to mention success in school and life. The story is at times amusing and at times heart wrenching. For those with young children, read aloud to them as much as you can because the rewards are immeasurable. I regret that I didn't read to my own children long enough.