In “The Closing of the American Book,” published in the New York Times Magazine, Andrew Solomon argues that the decline of literary reading is a crisis for national health, politics and instruction. Solomon relates the decline of reading to the rise of electronic media. He believes that watching television and sitting in front of a computer or video screen instead of reading can cause the human brain to shut down and lead to loneliness and depression. He also argues that as reading rates decline, there will be no more weapons against “absolutism” and “terrorism,” leading to the political failure of the United States in these battles. The last point Solomon makes is that there is no purpose in making America one of the most literate societies in history if people eradicate this literacy, and therefore he encourages everyone to help society by increasing reading rates and making it a “pillar of the community. " Solomon tries to show the importance of reading in brain development and encourages people to read more by highlighting the crisis and dangers behind the decline of reading. Andrew Solomon has some valid points in his article, and tries to persuade readers through logos, pathos and ethics. Solomon wants readers to understand the importance of reading and how its decline can be harmful to the nation, Solomon gives a number of examples, for example, he states that reading helps to improve memory and concentration, and that the decline in reading is causing mental “atrophy”. It also calls on readers to take some sort of action to increase reading rates and help society power and control over the crisis that will lead to an em...... middle of paper ......ticle, Solomon has an unpleasant attitude of blaming others and complaining about the problem without proposing any real solution. It also seems to divide people into two categories: (good) readers and (bad) non-readers, and looks down on those who don't read. This will cause readers to feel emotionally uncomfortable and reject his arguments and opinions due to the biases behind them. Solomon's editorials bring some reading insights to readers, but overall they don't do a good job as a persuasive argument due to all the biases involved, along with the lack of evidence and poor logic. His article is too opinion based and very vague, and his opinions are very linear without considering the bigger picture and all other factors that may influence his argument. Overall this article was not a good model of inspiration or encouragement.