Hi Belle,
Sorry this reply is so late but I just had surgery and am slowly catching-up.
I'm getting your posts, so thanks for the book web sites.
With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka Dave
C4/5 Complete - 30 Years Post
Texas, USA
LTeasley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi All,
I am not sure if my emails are going through in response to this thread, but
I sent along two links to sites where you can read books on your computer. One
is www.knowledgerush.com and the other is www.pagebypage.com.
Let me know if this works, if it goes through, if anybody gets this...
Thanks,
Belle
"David K. Kelmer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi John,
This Site provides free downloads of talking books through the Texas Talking
Book Program.
http://unabridged.lib.overdrive.com/D3B4303C-4616-4022-A806-379E6C7AA1ED/10/92/en/Default.htm
Contact them to see what you can do to get eligible. I hope this helps.
Stay strong.
With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka Dave
C4/5 Complete - 30 Years Post
Texas, USA
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Naomi is right and has hit a sore point with me. Yea, I can move both arms
but my hands do not possess the dexterity needed to read and flip pages in most
books with any degree of comfort. I fumble through books I have to read but I
haven't read a book for fun in years. The books on tape is ok if you like that.
I do not. I can't just flip to a page, it is a struggle and I think something
should be done. I have read where some books may be made available on cd. I
have not seen any books on cd unless someone is reading to me again. I have a
distinct feeling that most books being printed today are being printed from
cd's and electronic media. I just don't know who to contact. I would so love to
read a book for entertainment purposes again. On my last trip to the library I
looked for some filthy paperback novels and couldn't even find one on tape.
I have this feeling that the solution to my problem is going to cost me
money.
john
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To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected]
Sent: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 9:42 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] How Do You Read Books?
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a mouthstick to turn the pages on your book stand but that has pitfalls also.
A company also makes an automatic page turner but I have not had experience
with it. The library of congress has a program of books on tapes but it is
antiquated as they are updating their technology and trying pilot programs. My
local library has started offering books that you can download on the Web. Its
catalog could be better but it gives me more options. Check with your library.
I recently completed Shadow Divers my robertkurson and enjoyed it very much.
It is a true story is about a German U-boat laying off
the coast of New Jersey. Have you read anything good lately? Dan T.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am having a dilemma. I was an avid book reader
before I became a quadriplegic due to Transverse Myelitis. Now I am in a
dilemma as to how do I manage to read a book. I have a book stand, but it is
virtually impossible for me to turn the pages. I have looked on the Internet
for page turners, but I haven't found any that are suitable for my need. This
is really driving me crazy, especially since there are so many things I need to
read. I would like to know how anyone else manage to read a book. For novels,
I get books on tape, if they're available, but some things I need to read, do
not come on a tape. I would appreciate any suggestions.
Naomi
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