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How to Read a Book is essentially divided into four parts. The first section called the Activity of Reading explains whom a book targets and what the many classes of reading are. This section presents an argument about reading great books and also an explanation regarding the intention of writing this book.The second part is about The Third Level of Reading which is known as Analytical Reading. Here, the authors explain the methodology that goes into reading non-fiction.The book classifies the approaches to reading into three sections -- interpretative, critical and structural. The explanation to these is in part three of the book and is called the ‘Approaches to Different Kinds of Reading Matter’.The focus is on dealing with approaches to reading fiction and poetry. This part also throws light on the method of approaching good books with many examples. The fourth part of How to Read a Book is titled the Ultimate Goals of Reading and addresses syntopical reading and the benefits of this kind of reading. Every new creation goes from 0 to 1. This book is about how to get there. 'Peter Thiel has built multiple breakthrough companies, and Zero to One shows how.' ELON MUSK, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla 'This book delivers completely new and refreshing ideas on how to create value in the world.' MARK ZUCKERBERG, CEO of Facebook 'When a risk taker writes a book, read it. In the case of Peter Thiel, read it twice. Or, to be safe, three times The book is a concise and short book. It shares the set of views that have worked for the authors. The chapters are short and to-the-point, revealing what the authors have learned throughout their journey and life while running a successful company. It is a valuable inspiration and guidance for small business owners, entrepreneurs, business professionals, and for all those who are stuck in day jobs craving to break their shells.