Mainly in literature and philosophy, but other suggestions would be nice. Something that would teach anything useful in an individual's life.
2007-03-26 02:53:29 · 14 answers · asked by cashew 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I read incessantly as a kid; some of my favorites were:
- The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
- anything by Rudyard Kipling (even poetry)
- Robinson Crusoe by D. Defoe
- Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne
- J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis
- All Quiet on the Western Front (depending on age...I was no older than 14, but the book gives a good and true picture of what war is really like)
- The Once and Future King by T.H. White
...sorry, can't really think of anything in the philosophy genre; I didn't read much in that as a kid, though I enjoy it now. You could try introducing him to some of G.K. Chesterton's fiction, which is a difficult enough read and then later his non-fiction, which is heavy in political/philosophical commentary.
2007-03-27 05:06:59 · answer #1 · answered by just an inkling 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I suggest Paulo Coelho's "The Alchemist". It revolves around the story of a young boy too so I think you can relate with that. It also deals with philosophy and teaches useful wisdom in life. I read it and I've never been the same. Its something you shouldn't miss. I highly recommend it. Try reading "The Little Prince" by Antoine Marie de Saint-Exupery. Its a really great book for all ages.
2007-04-03 03:55:18 · answer #2 · answered by svit-kona 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll take philosophy for a teenager to mean life's lessons, so...
Terry Pratchett; Isaac Asimov; Wilbur Smith; Bryce Courtenay;
Each have written quite a few books so if he likes them he wont run out of material in a hurry.
There is also, J.R.R. Tolkien; Lewis Carrol; C.S Lewis; R. L Stevenson; Jonathon Swift;
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2007-03-30 05:14:25 · answer #3 · answered by Costy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jack London, Henry David Thoreau, Mark Twain, many of the classical authors. In modern literature, try Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game, Dune, or Lord of the Rings.
2007-03-26 10:52:00 · answer #4 · answered by Rose D 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Chronicles of Amber by Roger Zelazny, or any Discworld book by Terry Pratchett.
2007-03-26 11:45:43 · answer #5 · answered by Blue Oyster Kel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anything by Kurt Vonnegut. Slaughterhouse Five, Breakfast of Champions etc.
2007-04-01 22:34:15 · answer #6 · answered by sheila 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki
He has numerous editions also and each one adds something new that you can use through life financially. This book should be part of school curriculum.
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2007-03-26 10:04:43 · answer #7 · answered by Kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u dun expect a 13 yr old boy to read tht??let him read some cool stuff like entertainment,football or sports or games or comp stuff or mags.. if he wants then he can read some older blyton books or can start on some horror books. if he likes lit he can read homer or some shakespeare's war plays..
2007-03-26 10:18:30 · answer #8 · answered by Mrs Hermione Potter 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Valley of the Dolls?
2007-03-26 10:00:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the dream catcher by stephen king will make your whole prespective on life change
2007-04-01 15:36:49 · answer #10 · answered by salar b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋