From illiterate to bookworm: American (35) teaches himself to read and devours 100 books

American Oliver James (35) has spent much of his life in the shadow of illiteracy. But three years ago he decided it was time for a change. He taught himself, word by word, the art of reading. This year he set himself an ambitious goal: to read a hundred books. With only a few pages to go, he is about to reach this milestone.

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