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Matt EmersonJanuary 20, 2015

In the winter edition of Notre Dame Magazine, Prof. Lawrence S. Cunningham, the John A. O'Brien Professor of Theology emeritus at Notre Dame, admits to holding "horrendously old-fashioned views" on what counts as a real bookstore, then edifyingly regales readers with an overview of why he eschews the e-reader. I found myself frequently nodding in agreement, even though I do read from time to time on my iPad. 

One of my favorites? Reason number six: "a book never runs out of power, never requires an outlet or a cord."

Prof. Cunningham's is a great short essay with which to settle into the evening or begin the morning. Enjoy the entire piece!

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