For me it would have to be Tuesdays With Morrie, by Mitch Albom. I would have loved to meet Morrie. What an amazing view on life, death, and everything inbetween.
And Mitch Albom has an amazing way with words. He describes everything so vividly, it's like you're there, lurking in the corner.
Amazing book.
2007-01-24 09:31:02 · 15 answers · asked by c_lotty2001 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
It would probably have to be My Name is Asher Lev, by Chaim Potok. It's about a boy, a Ladover Hasid, who has a wonderful gift for drawing and painting, visual arts. The gift, however, is basically blasphemy in his religion and it threatens to build a thick wall between his religion and family and, on the other side, his passion and life. I just finished reading this book not a few weeks ago and am halfway through the sequel, The Gift of Asher Lev, and it's already made a deep impact on my life.
2007-01-24 10:14:20 · answer #1 · answered by Mandi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you liked Tuesdays With Morrie, you will most likely love his other book: The Five People You Meet In Heaven. I happen to love the way M. Albom writes too and the message he gives in his books. One of my most inspirational books to date is a book by Gary Zukav who wrote The Seat of the Soul. In fact, at one point, I thought that if I were stranded on a desert island with only one book it would be that one.
Just a coincidence??---I just turned on Oprah today (1-24-07) and Gary Zukov is on.
Another great book is Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach. A self-help book for sure, but this gal is so very wise.
2007-01-24 09:48:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Diary of Anne Frank and Night by Elie Wiesel are the two most inspirational books I've ever read. Both had different experiences throughout most of WWII, and different outcomes, but both showed such commendable bravery and courage in the face of such danger. I admire them both for writing those books to show the rest of the world just how lives can be affected by other humans.
2007-01-24 10:16:55 · answer #3 · answered by Kristie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Johnathon Livingston Seagull
2007-01-24 09:40:36 · answer #4 · answered by ralfinader 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds a little bit like you would be in love with him or something but anyways I will say that the Holy Bible is most inspirational. I recommend the The Book (American words translation) It is the king james version but without the confusion. I like the King James Version better, I also think I would get use to God talking like he did in the bible.
2007-01-24 09:38:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anna Krennina by leo Tolstoy
Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
2007-01-24 09:37:48 · answer #6 · answered by uncoolmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most inspirational book I've ever read would have to be The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. I wonderful story of penance and redemption.
2007-01-24 10:13:43 · answer #7 · answered by Mark M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me, probably the Dear America books. Not sure why, but probably because all of the main character never gave up even when there was little hope.
2007-01-24 09:36:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian L. Weiss, M.D.
its a true story of a psychiatrist and the past life therapy of one of his patients.
2007-01-24 10:04:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's got to be A Tale of Two Cities.
I cry every time <3.
2007-01-24 09:47:13 · answer #10 · answered by Jayna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋