The gesture is intended to draw attention to itself, so not really like reading silently, unless you held the book up in such a way that no one could ignore it wihtout effort.
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I suppose they could miss it if it was a big table or everyone else had their eyes closed. Maybe reading quietly then so they can still say Grace. It;s not an obstructive protest but a visible one.
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