Lot's of people will say--after reading a book--wow, I see the whole world in a different way now. But that could just be a result of the immediate emotion the book evoked. Can you think of a book that you read at least five years ago (other than the Bible or other religious text) that affects you to this day? And if so, what book and how has it affected you?
2007-07-21 18:17:57 · 12 answers · asked by holacarinados 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Orwell's "1984" is the most eye-opening book regarding government, period...
Vonnegut's "Breakfast of Champions" and Kundera's "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" both gave me pretty strong philosophical/social insights, I recommend both very highly...
2007-07-21 20:13:06 · answer #1 · answered by hailtothethief_orwellwasright 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read the book of Napoleon Hill and Dale Carnegie when I was a young girl, and that change my out look in life. I read Anthony Robbins Unlimited Power more than 5 years ago. It is about Neuro linguistic Programing. That helps me take control of my life. Great Question.
2007-07-21 18:31:53 · answer #2 · answered by Vannili 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Text books during my college years have changed my life. Other books about life and work have also added knowlege that changed my outlook about life.
Yahoo Answers gave me some insight about how people feel, think and react which somehow changed my world.
2007-07-21 18:34:07 · answer #3 · answered by henry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a book, The Star of Kazan by Eva Ibbotson and its really emotional and it tells you never to give up hope and to keep trying until you find whats best for you and others, making new friends and discovering the truth.
2007-07-21 18:21:41 · answer #4 · answered by Freakylittlesecret 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to say Harry Potter books. I've realized from reading them that life is too short and you have to put yourself out there and take chances or nothing is ever going to happen to you.
2007-07-21 19:44:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iyanla Vanzant- 'In The Meantime'. That book was so phenomenal-it made me cry. It was just what I needed to hear at that time in my life. The basic philosophy of what she's saying is that whatever bad we are going through in our lives at the moment is our 'meantime'...the hurdle we need to get over in order to reap the benefits of the full potential of our greatness and purpose in life. I also appreciated that although you can tell she's a spiritual woman, she kept it non-denominational....
2007-07-21 18:23:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bridge to terabitha. we read it in 5th grade. then we read roll of thunder hear my cry, and the sequal to that, let the circle be unbroken. all of these really made me think about how lucky i am and how bad other people had it. other books i read:
the giver, number the stars, a boy called it, and mike hart was here.
2007-07-21 19:27:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey fen,a Book is a Book. we a the human, not a robot. that programable.
therefore, remember,no Book can be like what u said. "Affected you". if some 1 realy affected by a Book. that he or she must be got fix sooner.haha
have fun
2007-07-21 18:26:36 · answer #8 · answered by pmbj95110 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"The Giver" really made me think about life differently. Just having to imagine life being the way it was in the book made me appreciate my life.
2007-07-21 18:20:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Beyond good and evil" by Nietzsche, translation by Kaufman.
I began to see existence in another light, not necessarily black and white, but through perspectivism.
When one denies one's own moral perceptions and views, it is opposing the very nature of oneself.
Also, to question organized thought processes and their influence on society.
That we evolve by learning from all things and at the same time, remaining true to the self.
2007-07-21 18:47:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋