Name a fictional book that changed the way you looked at life, and why.
2006-06-05 22:33:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. Very simply aged 13 obsessed with astronomy, fascinated by science, developing a liking for off-beat comedy, I found all these things in Hitchhikers. Nevertheless was disappointed with the recent film. Pity. I urge everybody to watch the origional TV series. looks a bit dated now!!! But a classic.
2006-06-05 22:52:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, if we can add the Bible under the title "Fiction", then this is the book that most influenced my life. But, being the Word of God, it is not fiction. I'll list 3 other books that made me change the outlook on life and people:
The Possessed by Dostoievsky
The Job of Living by Cesare Pavese
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
2006-06-06 06:00:13 · answer #2 · answered by alsvalia_jackson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult. It is about a family with a terminally ill child. The parents end up conceiving another child (for blood/placenta etc) to help the first child. I had very definite ideas about this sort of thing (which I didn't agree with). After reading this book and the way the author gets into the minds of all the family members on the issue, I certainly am more tolerant of the reasons why people would conceive a child to help another. Very interesting read.
2006-06-06 07:29:49 · answer #3 · answered by Leigh S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers. Debut book of a 23 yr old girl, it has captured the haunting loneliness felt by many in the world. It speaks of impressions, perceptions and images and the human need to reach out and be understood. A must read book for all.
2006-06-06 06:27:16 · answer #4 · answered by AiseHi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Count of Montecristo by Alexander Dumas.Its about Edmond Dantes who was unjustly imprisoned for 14 years before he escaped and avenges himself.The character goes through disbelief,self pity and a whole lot of other emotions.The book keeps me going when I'm down.
2006-06-06 10:22:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
P.G. Wodehouse's 1) Uncle Fred Omnibus
2) Psmith Omnibus
After reading these two books, I realised that life is not full of troubles, sorrow and unhappiness, it has happiness too. it's our job to find them.
Life is a jolly roller-coaster ride, it will take you to unexpected places!
2006-06-06 06:43:33 · answer #6 · answered by sindbad_rose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know if it changed my life..but i read danielle steels jewel like 5 times..lent out the book and never got it back..love james pattersons books have almost all of them..want to read the harry potter series as well
2006-06-06 08:39:18 · answer #7 · answered by luvmadukes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible - definitely the most influential fiction I've ever read
2006-06-06 05:58:25 · answer #8 · answered by Dan B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
UFO'S, JFK & ELVIS by Richard Belzer
This is a fast book to read and you can pick any chapter and read it ! You'll get a real treat outta this one !!!
Trust me , this book is really cool !!!
2006-06-06 05:57:10 · answer #9 · answered by Jo Jo Gunn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lord of the ring is real it is based on the middle ages(now you what the hell influenced me)
2006-06-06 05:41:29 · answer #10 · answered by •Sir Leon• 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋