What book would you recommend me to give to my friend?

Question

She's a 20 years old girl, and I want to give her a book that has a deep meaning, of frienship and life , but I haven't find the perfect one yet. Could you recommend me one? A book that has spiritually touched you, like Hermann Hesse's did with me. Thanks, I'll read all the books I can until I find the right one. We haven't been around each other lately but I want to be part of her life again...

Answer 1

If you like reading non-fiction, about what goes on nowadays - I recommend these two -

1) "Under the Loving Care of the Fatherly Leader"
written by Bradley K. Martin

2) "Rogue Regime"
written by Jasper Becker

These two well-written books give an insight about the North Korean Government.

Fiction?

Try all the books written by Clive Cussler (mystery/adventure/drama type). I would suggest you start the books from the first; some of the story lines tend to follow into subsequent novels.

The hero is Dirk Pitt, with his sidekick Al Giordino. These fiction books by Clive Cussler are well-written.

Answer 2

There are some timeless tales of love and life and friendship like Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery (actually, there's an entire series and it's excellent, though the first book will stand alone), Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (this is the first of a trilogy which includes Little Men and Jo's Boys, but this, too, will stand alone), The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. I'd also recommend Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen and Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.

Something that is excellent, but heartrending, is Rescuing Sprite: A Dog Lover's Story of Joy and Anguish by Mark R. Levin.

If you're looking for an excellent story that has some spirituality to it, I'd recommend the true story A Man Called Peter by Catherine Marshall. It reads like a novel, but it is the true story of a Scottish man who came to the U.S. and eventually became Chaplain of the Senate.

Catherine Marshall also wrote two novels that are excellent: Julie and Christy.

If you'd like a spiritual thriller, I'd recommend either Piercing the Darkness or This Present Darkness by Frank Peretti.

There are some really excellent Christmas stories that have a spiritual component (without any preaching), too. I'd recommend The Christmas Wish by Richard Siddoway or The Christmas Box by Richard Paul Evans or The Christmas Shoes by Donna VanLiere or one volume of the Christmas in My Heart series (they're short stories by various authors, so the volume number doesn't matter...the stories range from humorous to very touching) edited by Joe Wheeler or A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (especially a copy that includes some of his other Christmas stories like The Haunted Man and The Ghost's Bargain).

Answer 3

All of Alexander McCall Smith's books deal with friendship and life in a gently humerous way, very philosophical. The lady's detective agency series is set in Botswana and shows the value of human kindness and keeping old customs. The 44 Scotland Street series is about a group of young people who live in the same house. The Philosopher series concerns an older woman who has a lot to teach others about life, but also gets herself in a pickle!
I would recommend any of these.

Answer 4

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

One chilly Afghan winter’s day in 1975 Amir witnesses a dreadful act that irrevocably changes both his life and the life of his dear friend, Hassan. It is not simply Amir’s presence that scars him, it is his failure to act, a failure that will haunt him until he gathers his courage, confronts his demons and finds ‘a way to be good again’.


In The Kite Runner Khaled Hosseini explores the nature of friendship, of forgiveness and of redemption, set against the turbulent background of his native Afghanistan.

Answer 5

Frank Herbert-Dune a interstellar saga of politics, deception, economic ambition, loyalty, friendship, love, religion and human survival, all wrapped up in the fascinating story of the desert planet Arrakis. One of my favorite books ever.

Stephen Donaldson-The chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, just as good as Tolkien, human drama in two parallel worlds, haunted by inner demons and supernatural forces. I loved them, and this writer has an absolute knowledge of the Engish laguange.
Leon Tolstoy's "War and Peace" and "Ana Karenina" are classic, historical novels, but also a great love stories and you would learn so much about the Napoleonic War and Timeline. One of the best books ever, dense, profound and dramatic.
you can look them up in Amazon.com and read the expert reviews and choose the one you like the most.
good luck

Answer 6

Something by maeve binchy, all of her books are based around love and frienship, and the strength of the human spirit. Light a Penny Candle is wicked.

Answer 7

The Princess Bride

Answer 8

I love Hesse's books as well=)
How about getting her a copy of Little Prince or Seagull Jonathan (I'm not sure if that's the correct name in English, it' by Richard Bach) both make excellent gifts.

Answer 9

Gone with the Wind. Classic book by Margaret Mitchell.

Answer 10

not being stereotypical or anything... but if she enjoys chick flick try anything from sophie kinsella. it will be a good laugh. theres the shopaholic series, can you keep a secret? and the undomestic goddess.

if not, another chickflick with a deeper meaning (includes romance) p.s. i love you celia ahern

these chick flicks have a romantic side so maybe it does have a deeper meaning of relationships between 2 people of the opposite gender.

enjoy =]