2006-12-30 12:08:42 · 29 answers · asked by Anna M 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Curious George
Hey I learned how to read with that book, so it opened up my world to other more "deeper" books later in life like Moby Dick, Naked Lunch etc. so don't knock childish books.
2006-12-30 12:18:40 · answer #1 · answered by Evel Man 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Non fiction:The book of Romans from the Bible
The Seven Habit of Highly Effective People
The Bio of Rosa Parks
fiction:
To Kill a Mockingbird
The Blue Bottle Club
The Locket
2006-12-30 13:57:24 · answer #2 · answered by Puff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two. First, Atlas Shrugged. I had never read a book that took such as clear stance on personal responsibility and human nature. It helped me clarify my own beliefs, but did not force me to adopt Rands. Also, Beowulf. Though over one thousand years old, it is still one of the greatest works every written. Don't consign it to the shelf life of a Twinkie. This epic poem (or elegy, if you are a Tokien fan) shows what a true hero is and what an individual should strive for in life, even if one can't slay dragons.
2006-12-30 13:13:46 · answer #3 · answered by violingrl07 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Probably one of the best of those books that makes you think is to Kill a Mocking bird, very deep if read slowly and looking for meening in things. Alot of short stories too can be deep, alot of Poe stories are deep they make you think. I cant really say I've read a book that has changed me, if you want that the bible has a good rep for doing that. Autobiography's are good like that too especialy on an influential person or world leader. It can really change your aspect on them cuz you can see what they are thinking when they made these decisions that have altered history for ever.
2006-12-30 12:20:01 · answer #4 · answered by rkjr1999 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can't just name one, but there is Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. Makes one think and see the hypocrisy one is surrounded by. Then there is Of Mice and Men by John Steinceck. Very compassaionate. And as a classic, my all time favourite is Wuthering Heights. Emily Bronte, being such a young woman when writing the book, had a deep insght into human nature as is evident in her portrayal of Heathcliff's character.
2006-12-30 16:49:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Alex Haley. This book opened my eyes to racism pre-civil rights movement and the social and cultural reality as an african american in america. Another book that moved me was, "Possessing the Secret of Joy" by Alice Walker. A very moving novel.
2006-12-30 16:27:12 · answer #6 · answered by Tammy R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Demon Haunted World:Science as a Candle in the Dark and The Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors. Both by Carl Sagan. They are excellent books and totally changed my outlook on life.
2006-12-30 13:49:55 · answer #7 · answered by Firefighters Wife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harry Potter, the best book in the whole world. It has made the whole difference. And has plenty of deeper meanings. It has fantasy, adventure, humour, horror, thriller, magic, mystery and anything you want to find in books. It can be read by anyone, so it's defenitely not childish. Search in the web for "Harry Potter" and you will get thousands if not hundreds of articles related to it. They are definitely great books.
2006-12-30 13:00:20 · answer #8 · answered by Morningdew 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"The Grapes of Wrath" is my all time favorite. I don't know if it changed me. It sure turned me on to Steinbeck. I have bought and given away several copies. I have yet to read "The Winter of our Discontent" though. Another book of his that I have read that I don't believe got it's just due was "In Dubious Battle". It predates Grapes by a few years. It is about the fruit pickers strikes in California. It is an excellent book. I have bought every copy I found and given them to friends and family members.
2006-12-30 16:38:19 · answer #9 · answered by spudfarmer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gulliver's Travels/Jonathan Swift.
A Voyage to Lilliput.
A Voyage to Brobdingnag.
A Voyage to Laputa, Balnibarni, Glubdubdrib, Luggnagg and Japan.
A Voyage to the Country of the Houyhnhnms.
(Human Nature)
2006-12-30 12:35:40 · answer #10 · answered by ~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋