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Man Learns To Read At 58 And Finally Reads The Magazine He Treasured For 40 Years

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Man Learns To Read At 58 And Finally Reads The Magazine He Treasured For 40 Years For most of his life, Ted Midgely couldn’t read—not even a text message. The 58-year-old, who left school at 15, relied on friends and colleagues to help him navigate a world of words. But now, after taking lessons, he can finally read—a milestone that has brought him overwhelming joy. Ted Midgely / BBC One of Ted’s biggest achievements? Reading a copy of Speedway …
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Man Learns To Read At 58 And Finally Reads The Magazine He Treasured For 40 Years

Today's good news story comes from Derby, England. For most of his life, Ted Midgely couldn’t read—not even a text message. The 58-year-old, who left school at 15, relied on friends and colleagues to help him navigate a world of words.

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Sunny Skyz broke the news in on Monday, February 17, 2025.
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