Btw, the Holy Bible (and/or other religious doctrine) is perfectly valid--only if you have read it in its entirety.
Also, please briefly explain your answer(s).
Thanx, in advance!
2007-08-16 16:36:37 · 18 answers · asked by twystedsysta 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Watership down (truly wonderful), the horse and his boy, demons and deliverance (and similar things), the Bible, but sry, i haven't read it entirely. hmm... what else.. oh! a wrinkle in time, love that book. 20,000 leagues under the sea, Frankenstein, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde,
watership down- taught me about civilization
the horse and his boy- best adventure book yet, maybe
demons and deliverance- self explanatory
Bible- also obvious
a wrinkle in time- changed my views on the intelligence of man, and the power of love
20,000 leagues under the sea led me to think outside the box
Frankenstein- taught me 2 b more accepting
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde- taught m ppl aren't always as they appear..
oh and 1 more...dragonworld
taught me about love, and the power of it.
ty 4 this question, i really like it :).
also animal farm, the symbolic references taught me alot about power put into the wrong hands *coughs bush*
2007-08-16 16:53:50 · answer #1 · answered by Die Sonne 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Definitely the bible. The only book that has significantly impacted and changed my life, for reasons that I think would be obvious to anyone who knows someone who has faith in Jesus. I found my faith by reading the bible. I have read at least 5 times (I can't remember how many more). I recommend that everyone read it through at least once, for literary reasons if not religious ones. The bible is the most printed, and the most referenced, book in western literature. My favorite: the New Jerusalem Bible, Regular Edition (see why here http://www.jimpettis.com/bibles/njb ). I recommend that you read a different version if you read it more than once.
Jim, http://www.life-after-harry-potter.com
2007-08-16 17:41:29 · answer #2 · answered by JimPettis 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The night Thoreau spent in Jail, by Henry David Thoreau. I think the book is only available in play format now, but you could probably find it on half.com or amazon.com He didnt want to pay taxes b/c taes bought guns for the military and guns killed people. So he spent the night in jail and wrote about it. It made me realize that no matter how big a problem there is, you can always stand up and be heard. Hope this helps!
2007-08-16 16:43:09 · answer #3 · answered by Megan C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I read John Irving's "A Prayer for Owen Meany" and "Ciderhouse Rules" in high school and both really moved me in regards to the choices we make, abortion and human rights. I also learned that it's okay to laugh even when something awful is happening. These are two amazing books, he does such a lovely job of creating characters. We all have purpose and we just may not know what it is at the time, but that's okay.
2007-08-16 17:07:14 · answer #4 · answered by Ellinorianne 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Without a doubt it is the Bible and it continues to do so. You can't just read the Bible once; it must be read daily, always with the direction of the Holy Spirit.
2007-08-17 02:00:18 · answer #5 · answered by Millie 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Purpose Driven Life by Rock Warren. It's an amazing. inspiring book about changing your life as a Christian. What God's purpose is for your life (and everyone's) and how to become the Christian that God wants us all to be. Everyone should read this book. Even if you aren't a Christian but believe in God...READ THIS BOOK!!
2007-08-17 03:18:55 · answer #6 · answered by Rin 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck.
It's a tragedy that tells of one man's inner struggle to either turn his friend over to a cruel evil world or to kill him mercifully. It's a lose/lose situation, no matter what decision he makes.
Also, Delores Claiborne by Stephen King
tells a story of a mother who kills her husband to save her child from a lifetime of sexual abuse. her daughter ends up estranged from her. This, too, is a lose/lose situation.
Both books illustrate that sometimes in life, we have to do "the right thing" even when it makes us look like the bad guy. It's simply a sacrifice that we must live with.
2007-08-16 16:49:38 · answer #7 · answered by Just Gone 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Definitely Bryce Courtenay's The Power of One.
I read it for school and it didn't really impact me then, but when I picked it up again not too long ago, man it changed the way I thought about a lot of things! It's a really great story of strength, love, passion, camaraderie, loyalty, pain, sorrow, death, and what it takes to follow your dreams.
2007-08-17 05:09:24 · answer #8 · answered by COOLEY FAN!! 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most recently - The Road by Cormac Mc Carthy. Otherwise the Tao Te Ching ... Pax - C
2007-08-16 17:10:07 · answer #9 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson.
In this book a girl struggles with the torture of telling the truth and wrecking the party of the year. It made me realize how important it is to stand up for what you think is right even if it means leaving all of your friends behind.
2007-08-16 16:50:32 · answer #10 · answered by Jenn 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋