Customer Reviews
Obsessive mind mapping - By: G. D. Atkinson, 04 Jun 2008 
The first half of this book was quite usefulin that it highlights problems with back skipping & other basic reading "problems".
What let this book down for me was the shameless self promotion of his Mind Mapping which he has trademarked.
I did not a book about Mind Mapping (or spider diagrams, to use its non-trademarked name) & therefore don't want to be cross-sold further mind mapping material
The claims about super-high speeds have not yet proved attainable & I have serious doubts about their attainability
That said I have improved my reading speeds as I was particulary slow
Beware the low ratings from reviewers - By: Mr. W. Yip, 05 May 2006 
When I started the course, I was reading (and comprehending about 80%) at 240wpm. After just a week, I was reading at 700-800 wpm with about 60% comprehension. But many months later, & sticking to the techniques, I've managed to reach 1100wpm & getting closer to 90% retention.
The point is, you will invariably lose comprehension when you first learn speed reading, & you will feel like you're "skimming". But your eyes pick up a lot of peripheral data & this is absorbedin your brain, whether you realise it or not.
Speed reading is like a diet... you have to keep at it, & you have to stick to the requirements through thick & thin.
Highly recommended!
Oh dear. - By: M. T. Belton, 07 Apr 2006 
This book is full of outlandish & unsubstantiated claims about speed reading. It is padded with bad science, unreferenced information that is simply unbelievable & exhaustive descriptions of the mechanics of reading which seem to be more imagined than foundedin any kind of research. Absolute fraudulant rubbish. Impractical & downright nonsensical techniques promising impossible results. It is not possible to read at 1000 wpm (let alone 25000 wpm!) without skimming. I just bought this book expecting something a bit more realistic with atleast some practical advice, a massive disapointment. A classic case of the emperor's new clothes I'm sorry to see some people have been duped, the author ought to be ashamed.
The speed reading book - By: Mr. B. Palmer, 13 Jul 2004 
I read this bookin conjunction with 'use your head' by the same author. Both books are excellent & are particularly useful if read together. As a result of reading this book my reading speed has more than doubled & I am more confident about my study skills.
The author writesin a positive, no-nonsense manner which instils confidence within the reader. Although the information/self-tests are geared towards improving speed & the information on improving levels of comprehension is comparatively sparse, the book is a 'must-have' for those who wish to improve one of the most important life-skills.
Do the excercises and see the results - By: , 03 Feb 2004 I increased my reading speed by 50% & also my comprehension. Like every good thing, you need to work at it.
