I went to the Dundee, Michigan, public library several times when I was in Dundee Community Schools trying to find a book that I thought I could manage to read. Hallie Eckert, the librarian, was so helpful, but I was never able to find a book that I was comfortable with. I had no idea why. I never left with a book. But, every so often I would return to try again. I wanted so much to be able to read books, but I didn’t know why I couldn’t find printing that made me comfortable.I knew very well how to read; I just found it taxing. Starting in college at Ferris State University (then Ferris Institute) I began buying books I thought I would like to read. As an adult I continued to buy many books, but they became stashed onto bookshelves and in boxes. And then at age 56 I found out that my diagnosis of Irlen Syndrome was the reason I had struggled with reading for pleasure all my life. And I was 56 years old! I am trying to share this message with others before they are 56!