It's a x-mas gift for my brother. His favorite book is the Alchemist. He's into stuff like: The Life of Pi, Celestine prophecy, Da Vinci Cose, Siddartha, Tuesdays with Morrie, etc. He's interested in truth seeking themes. Whether they are older classics or modern classics, it doesn't matter. I would appreciate some help. Thanks.
2006-12-13 00:09:18 · 9 answers · asked by Eathernet 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Joshua, the Reluctant Messiah.This book is an easy read and of thought provoking in a simple way. Famous when it came out in the 60's or 70's. Every place has it.
If you meet Buda in the road, Shoot him. Is also supposed to be good. I haven't read it yet, but hope to get it for Christmas. I know the name is deceiving, it is not a hateful book.
2006-12-13 06:43:25 · answer #1 · answered by nikole s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Little Prince - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, there are very good translations in English. I know that it is ostensibly a children's novel, but there is actually a lot of pointed observations there for adults. Someone who likes the books you've listed, and can read text with an eye toward a deeper meaning, could get a lot out of it.
Some other recommendations:
Cry the Beloved Country - Alan Paton
The Poisonwood Bible - Barbara Kingsolver
Things Fall Apart - Chinua Achebe
i hope this helps - merry x-mas!
2006-12-14 15:01:15 · answer #2 · answered by CMM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just finished a really good, can't put it down book called 'The Romanov Prophecy' by Steve Barry with some help from 'Da Vinci Code' author Dan Brown. It's a truth seeking book... based on the question... did Anastasia and Alexei Romanov survive the execution? It also has secret societies. I honestly could not put the book down... read it 9 hours straight cover to cover(my poor dog!).
2006-12-13 00:14:08 · answer #3 · answered by geodragonlady1159 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he liked Tuesdays with Morrie, he may enjoy The Five People You Meet In Heaven by the same author. It's a great book!
I'm currently reading "It's Okay To Miss The Bed On the First Jump...and other life lessons I've learned from dogs" by John O'Hurley...WONDERFUL book!!! He might enjoy this one too!
2006-12-13 00:23:00 · answer #4 · answered by auntcookie84 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i will third Dune--a artwork of genius and extra or less 1000 circumstances more effective than both action picture made from it. The Left Hand of Darkness, LeGuin A Canticle for Leibowitz, Miller Engine summer time, Crowley. fantastically wrought and probably my admired s-f novel Roadside Picnic, Strugatsky till you recommend somewhat old, in which case, From the Earth to the Moon, The warfare of the Worlds, The Time device, and Herland.
2016-11-26 00:36:51 · answer #5 · answered by oroza 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the best books I ever read was Candide by Voltaire. I think it would fit in nicely with the truth seeking theme.
Not sure if this would fit but The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is worth reading.
2006-12-13 00:12:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
'One Hundred Years of Solitude' by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
2006-12-13 00:20:20 · answer #7 · answered by Just Me 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See if you can find anything by Jonathan Kellerman (I think)... Very interesting.
2006-12-13 00:13:47 · answer #8 · answered by Sonstraal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
something by deepak chopra.
2006-12-13 00:26:16 · answer #9 · answered by KJC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋