Any suggestions? I prefer politics or history.
2007-01-28 12:16:44 · 9 answers · asked by treejamin 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
"The Ragman's Son" can teach you a lot about life in America.
2007-01-28 12:19:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you mention that you enjoy history, I would recommend trying one of Steven Ambrose's books. I've read several and each was very entertaining and well written. Just to name a few, his historical books include: Band of Brothers (about a group of paratroopers during WW2), Nothing Like It In The World (about the building of the Transcontinental Railroad), and Undaunted Courage (about the Lewis and Clark expedition and the opening of the American West).
My personal favorite of his books is Band of Brothers. I recommend it highly. It's written in a way that captures your imagination and makes you care a great deal about the men the story is about.
2007-01-28 20:30:50 · answer #2 · answered by kath_ryn_2001 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
History of the Peloponnesian War - Thucydides.
Discourse of Voluntary Servitude - Etienne de la Boetie.
Democracy in America - Alexis de Tocqueville.
2007-01-28 21:20:05 · answer #3 · answered by Baron VonHiggins 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
'The Proud B*st*ards' by E. Michael Helms is a good non-fiction book. It is "One Marine's Journey from Parris Island through the Hell of Vietnam." If you have seen the movie 'Full Metal Jacket' or are interested in war in Vietnam - you'll also enjoy this book.
2007-01-28 20:42:31 · answer #4 · answered by WMD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Maverick War by Duane P. Schultz.
2007-01-28 20:21:57 · answer #5 · answered by uao621 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roll of thunder hear my cry. It has to do with the great depression in a sense. Im in the middle of it. this little girl and her brothers are just learning why her life is the way it is. why is she treated differently bacause she is black is her main question throughout the book so far.
2007-01-28 20:27:52 · answer #6 · answered by Tiffany C 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why don't you try the book ''The God chasers'' which is wrote by Tommy Tenney. It's more of historical, non-fiction & based on truth. Believe me you are going to love it...just try it.
2007-01-28 20:28:59 · answer #7 · answered by pati 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My favourite for 2006 was HUMAN REMAINS: DISSECTION AND ITS HISTORIES.
http://www.amazon.com/Human-Remains-Dissection-Its-Histories/dp/0300116993
I heard about it from the great review it got in the New York Times
2007-01-28 20:35:10 · answer #8 · answered by Apple A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible
2007-01-28 20:24:13 · answer #9 · answered by phreak77 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋