2006-07-13 11:09:34 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
"The Chrysalids", by John Wyndham.
I mentioned this one to you before.....and, in fact, i began reading it again today at work. (Yes, i *am* a model employee. Thanks for asking!) I'll probably mention it in future answers as i progress through it.....because i *really* think you would like this one.
But what is it about, and why do i love it so much?
To sum up (and not give anything away) it is about intolerance and inflexibility.....and how they react to change.
I work in an environment with a lot of ultra-religious people. (No, don't worry, i am not at risk of going over to the dark side!) And this book is exactly the thing to remind me how happy i am i *didn't* go down that road.
(I want to tell you so much more.....but i really hope you'll read it, someday!)
2006-07-13 11:42:35 · answer #1 · answered by missinglincoln 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.
This is one of those books that make you think there is something wrong with this guy. It isn't really about motorcycle maintenance or Zen stuff. I'll never look at life the same after reading it.
2006-07-13 21:11:42 · answer #2 · answered by Diesel Weasel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Mists of Avalon-Marion Zimmer Bradley. It portrays the Arthurian Legend and the struggle between the 'The Old Religion' and Christianity in a new way.
2006-07-13 18:21:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Be Your Own Life Coach" by Diane M. Sholten because most people pay thousands of dollars for life coaches and this book showed me how to make a better life for myself. It really throws you out in the world to function more so.
2006-07-13 18:15:51 · answer #4 · answered by Dimples 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Power of Intention by Dr. Wayne Dyer. Great stuff.!! I highlighted most of the book, he gave such good ideas. I changed the way I look at things. "When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change."
2006-07-13 19:58:42 · answer #5 · answered by Nora T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible
It's just a great life instruction manual
2006-07-14 10:48:03 · answer #6 · answered by ĴΩŋ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 'Seat of the Soul' by Gary Zukav. It impacted me so much; I bought a couple dozen copies of it and passed them out. It is a "must read" and enhanced my own growth and spiritual enlightenment.
2006-07-13 18:15:40 · answer #7 · answered by riverhawthorne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life of Pi...
Just the most fantastic story, always leaves me feeling good after having read it.. Makes you believe that you can endure anything.. Great story.
2006-07-13 18:15:22 · answer #8 · answered by oneblondepilgrim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The Lovely Bones"
I used to think that Rape only happend to certain people, I never realized until after reading this book that I could very well be one of those certain people...it opened my mind more and now I'm more careful.
2006-07-13 18:13:58 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harry Potter!
I believed I could fly and I could touch the sky but I was crushed like a ****. Now I am in wheel chair...
2006-07-13 18:15:38 · answer #10 · answered by Boulou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋