Touch by Diane Ackerman

Touch is very important to the senses. It gives objects there sense of reality. Touch can be physical or emotional and can be different and have contradictory effects on people. For infants, touch is a vital component of developing. Being held as an infant can have lasting affects. Children who were held and touched as infants were found to be healthier than those who were not. Touch has the ability to decrease levels of stress. Being touched and held has the ability to help someone grow.

Touch has a great effect on our view of the world. It allows us to feel objects and even how they are made. It gives us the ability to determines objects weight, strength, softness, and density. It is often imprinted in our memory. Touch is a strong component of our daily life. Without it, much appreciation for the arts and life would be lost.