This Collection of seventy-five fresh and captivating essays introduces the concept of constructive reading-an interactive process through which readers learn to translate the qualities of good writing into their own work. PART 1] Reading to enjoy: Show the rich variety and vitality of writing, in pieces which range from essay to poem, prayer to advertisement-and even an invitation. PART 2] Reading to Learn to write: explorer the characteristics that make writing worth reading-originality; theis, form; gusto vividness, clarity-as they unfold in over 35 carefully chosen essays. PART 3] Reading to See the Whole Picture: demonstrates how the confluence of writer, purpose, occasion, and audience creates a unique piece of writing every time-even when the subject is the same. Here, that subject is chocolate. PART 4] The Way a Writer Reads: is a small treasure-house of elegant essays, each of which encapsulates and exemplifies what good writing is all about. PART 5] is a Study Section: comprised of questions for discussion, reflection, or response, as well as inventive writing suggestions.