Illiteracy is increasing in America. While other countries are striving to improve education, the United States is sliding towards low test scores. The rates are astonishing for individuals who cannot read. I taught my daughter how to read when she was four. I was called into preschool because they discovered her skills. It made sense. I loved and still do reading. USA Today said the illiterate rate in America is the highests in one hundred fifty-five years. The rates come from the number of people on welfare or the dole, incarceration, and lack of employment. Fifty-Four percent of Americans cannot even read at sixth grade level. Louisiana, Mississippi and New Mexico have the lowest scores compared to the balance of the states. I think that having the lowest scorest in one hundred fifty-five years is shameful. Could it be too much in the way of elecronics including phones, or video games ? I have seen my granddaughter’s schoolwork and it is not that complicated. It seemed more difficult for me when I was in the sixth grade and that was a long time ago. They don’t seem to assign books to read and then give a report either. Not to mention computers are part of all programs. What do you think? In the Good Gus series education was strived strongly by Miss Patty and all children helped each other. Their goal was to succeed to attend college. The books are available in e-book and paperback. “Misplaced Trust” does have characters who are illiterate but still want all the money from the estate. It is easily available in e-book form. The Good Gus Series is available online at Kindle, Nook and Waterstones. Hard copies, personally autographed, are available through our website www.goodgusbooks.com along with past blogs for your reading enjoyment. Now available audio and videos for the Good Gus series on YouTube! Digitizing for all the books are available now on YouTube! “Misplaced Trust” is now available on Amazon in e-book form. It is also available digitally at www.misplacedtrustbook.com. If you are thinking of a Will or a Living Trust, “Misplaced Trust” with a five star rating on Amazon will give you the information you need to make an informed decision.