i need an amazing read that will inspire me!!
2007-01-02 07:08:43 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
The World According To Garp by John Irving.
2007-01-02 07:13:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grace And Grit by Ken Wilber.
Ken WIlber and his wife were one of those great love matches. Within a month of their marriage she was diagnosed with just about the worst form of breast cancer you could have.
The book is the hugely inspiring story of their next five years.
It takes the form of her journal interspersed with his writing. (Ken is a philosopher and also an American Zen Buddhist).
I suppose that the main theme of the book is sad, but it is written so beautifully, tells the truth so well and is so wise that it will do all the things you ask of it.
I do hope you choose this book. If I have to reccommend one book for everyone to read, it is Grace And Grit. It's a real tribute to the power and beauty of the human spirit.
(If you live in England you may have trouble getting hold of it - although Amazon should be able to). If you do, post another Q on here about Grace And Grit and I'll tell you where.)
Best wishes.
Jon C
2007-01-03 00:13:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any book in the "Shopaholic" series by Sophie Kinsella.
1. Shopaholic
2. Shopaholic Takes Manhatten
3. Shopaholic Ties The Knot
4. Shopaholic And Sister
coming in Feb 2007 is Shopaholic and Baby. I cannot wait!!
2007-01-02 16:45:47 · answer #3 · answered by sportyspice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last Chance Saloon by Marian Keyes. Funny, sad, heart warming and could possibly make you cry.
Agree with the others, P.S. I Love You is a great read.
Can you keep a Secret by Sophie Kinsella - not really a sad story but will have you crying with laughter.
2007-01-02 16:00:32 · answer #4 · answered by Angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Voice in the Wind is the best book ever. it will definitely make you cry, laugh, sad, and happy. it's about 500 pages and i finished it in a day. i couldn't put it down and i'm not a very fast reader either.
2007-01-02 16:17:29 · answer #5 · answered by ilovejesus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try "Red Carpets And Other Banana Skins" - the autobiography of the actor Rupert Everett. Covered all emotions with me - excellent read
2007-01-02 15:11:37 · answer #6 · answered by Bob Danvers-Walker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Books by Jackie collins - Lucky, chances, Lady Boss, Vendetta - Lucky's revenge & then dangerous kiss. All in that order. It's amazing.
2007-01-02 15:14:14 · answer #7 · answered by Dannie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cider with Rosie by the poet Laurie Lee.
Every emotion contained therein.
2007-01-04 01:32:30 · answer #8 · answered by billyjaydee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Five People You Meet in Heaven - Mitch Albom
2007-01-02 15:46:26 · answer #9 · answered by jar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Little Women
2007-01-02 15:10:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋