I'm talking great stories, deceptive plots, inspirational (and I don't mean that in an organized religion way), memorable characters, and/or escapist fiction, etc. Books you remember years later.
I'm especially interested in the nonobvious books. An out of the way book that surprises you in it's simplicity or complexity.
2006-06-30 17:15:49 · 21 answers · asked by coasterbeth4 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Illusions by Richard Bach. He also wrote Jonathan Livingston Seagull. In Illusions he tells the tale of a reluctant prophet.
2006-06-30 17:59:13 · answer #1 · answered by lifhapnz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've been caught in King's Dark Tower for years and am just now reading "Wolves of the Calla." I've just been enjoying it as escapist fiction but a couple of weeks ago on Nova,the topic was dimensions beyond our perceptions. It really stuck with me; now I'm afraid to finish the series because this concept has become so grand in my mind that I am afraid to ruin it.
2006-07-01 00:28:25 · answer #2 · answered by beezkneez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Once and Future King by T.H. White is one of the best books ever written, and it definitely falls into your categories. It's amazing. Long, but amazing. The Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis is also really fantastic. The books are a million times better than the movie, I promise.
2006-07-01 00:26:40 · answer #3 · answered by ~!@eem@!~ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Way of the Peaceful Warrior was a fictional story with spiritual lessons. I read it a few times.
Personally, Old Man and the Sea was one of my favorites. It was like a meditation, and the best time I've ever had at school.
2006-07-01 00:18:51 · answer #4 · answered by unseen_force_22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The Little Prince" By Antoine d'Exupery A classic by all standards and will be read by generations to come. Never has a simple , for children style of writing caught the imagination of adults. This is one book that you could re-read at any point in your life and still find new fresh meaning in it wonderfull lines. Trully, Its only through the heart that one could see what is essential.
2006-07-01 07:28:57 · answer #5 · answered by tazaharra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The Giver," "Gathering Blue," and "The Messenger" by Lois Lowry
"The Day They Came to Arrest the Book" and "Does This School Have Capital Punishment" by Nat Hentoff
"Memoirs of a Bookbat," "Pageant," "Prank," and "Blood Secret" by Kathryn Lasky
"The War Between the Classes" by Gloria D. Miklowitz
"The Wave" by Todd Strasser
2006-07-01 09:34:49 · answer #6 · answered by BlueManticore 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just finished reading "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho. Absolutly awesome. I found it a quick read, a lovely story, full of symbolism that hit home and personally inspiring. It truely spoke to me, touched me spiritually. I feel like I have the courage and strength to continue the journey towards my dream. I highly recommend it. I'm going to read another of his books!
2006-07-01 00:24:18 · answer #7 · answered by maryquast 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Native Son by Richard Wright. It's an excellent book that addresses racial issues, acceptance and tolerance.
2006-07-01 00:23:26 · answer #8 · answered by T4Toyin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Jurassic Park" by Michael Chriton (sp?)
"The Plague Dogs" and "Watership Down" by Richard Adams.
"Remember The Bismark" I think was the title another one. I can't even remember the author, but it made me rethink my opinion on Nazis.
But there have been many books that have changed my thinking on things and have really attached themselves to my heart, but I don't think I'll ever remember them all haha.
2006-07-01 00:36:30 · answer #9 · answered by damegreywulf 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The House at Pooh Corner".
I saw the simplicity of helping people because you want to help thim in their problems. There is no ego or thought of how wonderful you are, you just want to help out a person in need.
2006-07-01 00:20:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋