2006-10-03 05:08:38 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
It is difficult to imagine that any book has influenced my life, any more than any other book. I find that books of children's fables have good sound meanings in there, which stay with you all your life. They have quite a significant influence, and remind you of morals and human nature.
I was given a book by an auntie when I was young called the Diggingest Dog. I read it many times, because the story was good and the pictures were great. The dog found that he could dig and dig, and eventually he showed off his digging so much that he destroyed his whole town by digging it up. Realising his mistake, and not wanting to be chained up in the pet shop again, the dog dug the whole town back into shape and lived happily ever after.
Sometimes if you are in a hole, digging more is the only way to restore the balance.
I quite liked "Rich Dad Poor Dad" due to it's peculiar outlook and great storyline. I'm not sure if it has had much influence though.
I read the book "A beautiful mind" after seeing the movie. I couldn't put that book down. Again this book did not have much influence, it was an interesting story.
Richard Branson's autobiography was worth a read, and I also found I read it very quickly. Again not much influence on my life as yet.
The "Art of Happiness" by the Dalai Lama was quite influential. It is one of those books you never completely finish. You keep going back and referring to sections which give you inspiration. I think the influence occurs because you read about a country and a person who has survived and overcome severe oppression and yet maintained dignity, happiness and goodwill.
Some books have influence when you first read them. Other books have a longer lasting effect.
2006-10-03 05:37:07 · answer #1 · answered by James 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget you has a daughter by Sandra Saunders. True story about an English girl travelling and holiday in Thailand till she ran out of money and had too much pride to ask her family to wire her some so she can buy plane ticket home. She ended up trying to smuggle drugs to Japan but got court and jailed for like 7 years. It was hardcore. Its a scary thought and just reading her book felt her pain and sorry for her. Pride is a bad thing, just swallow it and do what you have to do to but not illegally.
2006-10-03 05:20:00 · answer #2 · answered by Yoruba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, my all time favourite is 'Autobiography of a Yogi' by Paramahansa Yogananda. Simply superb, unputdownable. Get hold of a copy and read it if you can. Even if you aren't the type that enjoys spiritual books, read it with an open mind & it'll be an eye-opener for sure. I have no words to describe its impact on my life. I keep going back to it - each time it feels brand new.
2006-10-03 05:32:29 · answer #3 · answered by DreamCatcher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I'd have to say "the Handmaids tale" by Margaret Atwood. Hasn't influence my life per se, but her descriptions of how easy it was for people's lives to be taken over when everything is run by computers always frightened me a bit and often gives me pause. for example, my bank that has all my money is run by a computer. Wipe my access and I have no chance.
2006-10-03 05:20:59 · answer #4 · answered by Jooles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'A New Earth' both by Eckhart Tolle.
This book has changed my life immeasurably for the better.
An excellent guide to the dissolution of ego and the shedding of past/future orientated pain.
Opened my eyes for sure.
2006-10-03 05:11:28 · answer #5 · answered by abluebobcat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Lord of the Rings when i was at school. Just loved it, couldn't put it down, i guess i just lost myself in the fantasy of it all. I was dreading to see the film when at first i heard they were doing it, cos i always prefer the book, but i have to say that i thought they did a good job with the film.
2006-10-03 05:19:02 · answer #6 · answered by english_rose10 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nawal El Saadawi 1980
The Naked (Hidden) Face of Eve,
inspiring
2006-10-03 05:12:56 · answer #7 · answered by dianafpacker 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My favourites books are Amin Malouf "Les identités meurtrières", I don't know the name in english, but it's really nice, quite philosophic. I also liked "L'alchimiste", of Paulo coelho; "Les mots pour le dire", could be in english "words to say it" of Marie Cardinal, and "The perfum" of Patrick Suskind. These books changed my life. I can't explain why, just a new breath...It give me a new vision of life, a new capacity to live with others and myself as well..
So, is that you on the picture? really cute!! Are you in London? ;)
2006-10-03 05:25:31 · answer #8 · answered by missllola 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
For all the wrong reasons naturally.
2006-10-03 05:22:30 · answer #9 · answered by sofiagk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All Quiet on the Western Front.
In my opinion, the finest most moving and horrific novel ever written. It should be compulsory reading in schools.
2006-10-03 05:24:15 · answer #10 · answered by Brave_Sir_Robin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋