I'm trying to read a holy book but keep getting distracted. Is there a story about someone who had a similar problem with the Dnyaneshwari?

Yes, the story of Balasaheb Deo perfectly illustrates this struggle. According to Chapter 41, Deo had a great desire to read the Dnyaneshwari daily, similar to how one might read a chapter of the Gita. However, despite his strong intent, some obstacle would always arise, and his resolution would not hold. This was particularly frustrating because he could read other books regularly without issue. The text notes that when he took the Dnyaneshwari in hand, doubts would arise in his heart, making the reading feel superficial and preventing him from developing love for it. His struggle was so profound that even a resolution to read just five verses daily did not happen with regularity.