What People Are Saying About the Talking-Book Program

"I just turn on the talking-book machine and read. I lie down while I listen. I guess it's the equivalent of curling up with a good book." -- George Reed, a talking-book reader

"I have multiple sclerosis, and my hands and arms have gotten weaker. And I can't hold the book and turn the pages anymore like I used to. I love the talking books. It's just like having a visitor here reading you a story." -- Helen Steigler, a talking-book reader

"Talking books enable older people to stay active mentally and give individual raders a sense of control over their lives. They can choose to hear what they want to hear." --Nelson Miranda,M.S.W., VA Medical Center, Washington, D.C.

"If the machines are not working or if there's something wrong with one of the talking-book cassettes, we call the talking-book library. They pick it up and service it or replace it for us." --Sheila Biggs, Activities Director, Grant Park Care Center

"It's so easy when I'm returning the residents' books to the library. There is no postage, no wrapping; I just put them in the mailbox." -- Dana Clark, Activities Director, Georgetown Retirement Residence