2006-10-14 05:19:53 · 21 answers · asked by I am Sunshine 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
I know it's a REAL oldie,but it's still my favorite. GONE WITH THE WIND.I'm from New Orleans and I love the south and all the old antebellum homes.It looks like such romantic times.But I do know that's just in the books and movies.I wouldn't want to really live in those times.First I don't believe in slavery and second ALL those clothes they wore,with the petticoats and corset's. NO way!! And I have to have a bath at the minimum once a day,and back there with the humidity,I need at least 3 a day! But that's whats fun about reading,you can use you're imagination and drift off to another place and time.And get away from real life,which is like living in a horror film. Thanks and God bless.
2006-10-14 06:02:06 · answer #1 · answered by LEJIANE 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien is really three books, of course, but it is the best I've ever read because the story is complex and compelling, the characters are well-developed and charismatic, and the setting is very multi-layered. The whol thing is so well-thought-out that it's incredible. Tolkien was a genius.
2006-10-14 12:45:23 · answer #2 · answered by Amy G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To Kill A Mockingbird. I read it when I was much younger and it made a huge impact on me. I think it was the first time in my life I realized there were prejudices in the world. Then when my daughter was in middle school, she told me how they WATCHED this really cool movie in READING class, which was To Kill A Mockingbird. I couldn't believe that they watched the movie of such a great book in Reading class of all things. So, I went out and bought the book for her and insisted she read it. She loved it. I re-read it at that time and fell in love with it all over again. A true classic, which has stood the test of time.
2006-10-14 13:29:25 · answer #3 · answered by Cyndie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
It is such a "human" story, dealing with single parenthood, life in a small town, justice, honor, racial prejudice, childhood and coming of age, fear of the unknown and it does in such a cohesive and believable way. The characters are richly drawn and so human. Children grow, learn that their hero may not be perfect but you can love and respect them despite that. Although it is set several decades ago you can still reognize relevant issues. The injustice in the racial issues make one think about how far we have or have not come as a nation. I love this book.
2006-10-14 13:22:19 · answer #4 · answered by MUD 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are hundreds that I love dearly, however two spring to mind immediately:
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L'Engle - read it when I was young and it helped me get through a bad childhood.
Flying in Place -Susan Palwick - which is one of the most moving and tasteful books about child abuse I've ever read. We bought several copies to lend out to people.
2006-10-14 12:23:56 · answer #5 · answered by Aunt Biwi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1- The Road Less Travelled (by M. Scot Peck) - it is a fav. book of mine cause i like psychology, n it looks very deep into "A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth"
2- A Brief History of Time (by Stephen Hawking) -
"Stephen Hawking's worldwide bestseller, A Brief History of Time, has been a landmark volume in scientific writing. Its author's engaging voice is one reason, and the compelling subjects he addresses is another: the nature of space and time, the role of God in creation, the history and future of the Universe. I LOVE THIS BOOK
3- A Short History of Medieval Philosophy (by Julius R. Weinburg) - old but interesting book on the medieval philosophy
2006-10-14 12:46:25 · answer #6 · answered by thadu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A book called "Thorpe" by Mary Dutton. It isn't well know but is incredible! It is about a little girl during the Depression and she is both brilliant and funny. Some of it is funny and other parts are so sad. She sees her black friend (who isn't supposed to be her friend) put clay on his feet to keep them warm because he has no shoes. She hears songs like "Jesus Love The Little Children" in church and cannot figure out why black children aren't included.
It is so heartwarming.
2006-10-14 12:29:32 · answer #7 · answered by Cindy P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Shogun" 17th Century Feudal Japan from a 'barbarian's' perspective well written I felt like when James Clavell wrote about a lake or mountain stream or a village or beach or the lifestyle, that he actually saw those places that he was there. I read it 3 times and its a double volume.
2006-10-14 12:26:40 · answer #8 · answered by Agnon L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Besides My Pet Goat...
There are too many to name, but Naked by Dave Sedaris was funny as hell.
Recently I read My Sister's Keeper--good presentation of an ethical dilemma, also entertaining.
2006-10-14 12:28:57 · answer #9 · answered by sarcastro1976 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rick Bragg's "It's All Over But the Shouting". I grew up in the Deep South and I understood every single word he wrote.
2006-10-14 12:25:15 · answer #10 · answered by chr1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋