Chapter 28: A Confession in Recovery – “Books, Distant Friends of Knowledge”

The weather is gradually warming up now. I used to keep the house boiler on high because of the cold, but now I can open the windows for fresh air. I see more people outside, often noticing those exercising near my home. It seems the time has come for me to slowly start exercising too.

There’s a library right next to my house. Of course, I still can’t speak properly, but I see many people who visit my home reading books. Lately, I’ve been thinking, ‘Even though I’m injured, how wonderful would it be if I could slowly read books like this?’ I used to read a lot. When I was working, I didn’t have time for books, but now I think it would be truly great if I could study by reading.

But the reality is different. I literally can’t read books at all. I’ve prepared to read several times, but I just couldn’t do it. The fact that I can’t read was utterly absurd. I never imagined I wouldn’t be able to read for the rest of my life. It’s truly an incredible thing. ‘Wow… I’ve become unable to read… Wow… it’s truly unbelievable…’ I get lost in thoughts like these.

I recall something my old professors used to say: ‘When you get old, there will come a time when you can’t read books.’ It’s so disheartening to think that I can’t read now. Of course, I believe my mind will gradually improve. But I don’t know when my body will be completely well. I should ask the Samsung Hospital professor at my next appointment when I might be able to read books again.


✅ Simple, Repetitive Word Practice – Speech Support (English)

  1. Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball
  2. Chair Chair Chair Chair Chair Chair Chair Chair Chair Chair
  3. Bear Bear Bear Bear Bear Bear Bear Bear Bear Bear
  4. Pistol Pistol Pistol Pistol Pistol Pistol Pistol Pistol Pistol Pistol
  5. Tomato Tomato Tomato Tomato Tomato Tomato Tomato Tomato Tomato Tomato
  6. Duck Duck Duck Duck Duck Duck Duck Duck Duck Duck
  7. Dry (as in ‘dryer’ or ‘blow-dry’) Dry Dry Dry Dry Dry Dry Dry Dry Dry
  8. Button Button Button Button Button Button Button Button Button Button
  9. Ladder Ladder Ladder Ladder Ladder Ladder Ladder Ladder Ladder Ladder
  10. Fishbowl Fishbowl Fishbowl Fishbowl Fishbowl Fishbowl Fishbowl Fishbowl Fishbowl Fishbowl
  11. Bed Bed Bed Bed Bed Bed Bed Bed Bed Bed
  12. Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer
  13. Shoes Shoes Shoes Shoes Shoes Shoes Shoes Shoes Shoes Shoes
  14. Cloud Cloud Cloud Cloud Cloud Cloud Cloud Cloud Cloud Cloud
  15. Cow Cow Cow Cow Cow Cow Cow Cow Cow Cow

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