From time to time people have wondered why reading is important. There seems so many other things to do with one's time. Reading is important for a variety of reasons. it is important to realize that struggling with vital reading skills is not a sign of low intelligence. For example, John Corcoran, who wrote "The Teacher Who Couldn't Read", is a very intelligent man. He graduated from High School and College, became a popular High School teacher and later a successful business man, all without being able to read. Many highly intelligent people have struggled with reading; although, when properly taught, most people can learn to read easily and quickly.