So, I'm about to finish The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand and it's really making me hate people, because I see a lot of Ellsworth Toohey in many different people, specifically people who have a substantial influence on our lives. So I want to read something very much the opposite. I don't want to read something totally the opposite, such as some book supporting Socialism and Toohey. I want to read something that makes you want to love everyone. Anybody got any ideas? I'm hatin' and I need some lovin'.
2007-01-19 15:55:02 · 10 answers · asked by Charlie 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Coal Run
2007-01-19 16:02:15 · answer #1 · answered by da_hammerhead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A book called Red Bird Just Like This will turn you around. It's a brand new novel by Earl Jesse Stevens. It's got that "lightning in a bottle" quality. It's an autobiography of someone you've never heard of who turns out to be someone you love like a brother. Or maybe even something more. I won't ruin it for you by saying anymore.
2007-01-20 21:15:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is a really simple but cool book that makes you think about everything: The Curious incident of the dog in the night time by Mark Haddon. it's about this autistic boy and it's written from his perspective (first person) so it's really interesting. I can't imagine how the author was able to get such a clear understanding of how these kids think but he has worked with Autistic children so he has had experience with them.
anyway, the book is refreshing, sad, happy, and Curious!
hope you like it!
2007-01-20 00:05:48 · answer #3 · answered by Wild Honey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. "Let the Circle Be Unbroken" by Mildred Taylor or you can start with the forst in the series "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry".
2007-01-20 00:00:59 · answer #4 · answered by klnichollsrn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow! Please check out the site below and read a bit of the two books there. You will certainly laugh and laugh some more. You will shed a few tears as well. But you will love the people and that is for sure.
Wayne
2007-01-20 17:20:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Lord of the Rings triology - always a sure-fire winner and it does make you feel good.
2007-01-20 00:03:41 · answer #6 · answered by aquiellez 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the book of john
2007-01-20 00:06:26 · answer #7 · answered by wylted 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check this books of Mitch Albom:
-Tuesdays with Morrie
-Five people you meet in heaven
and learn the true meaning of life...
2007-01-20 04:02:20 · answer #8 · answered by leon_grohl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chicken Soup for the Soal (i think that what they're called right??)
2007-01-20 04:03:17 · answer #9 · answered by Sarah Kanoewai 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stargirl by jerry spinelli. great story
2007-01-20 00:09:27 · answer #10 · answered by me 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋