A book to give as a gift?

Question

I'm a senior in high school and I want to get one of my friends, also a senior, a book for Christmas. I want to get her something meaningful, but nothing too too heavy and nothing as long as, say, Atlas Shrugged.

What do you think would be a good book? It's a turning point, we'll all be off in college next year. She likes to read but hasn't read very much, so whatever has touched you guys she probably hasn't read.

Any ideas? A book that mattered to you.

Answer 1

5 people you meet in heaven by mitch albom or tuesdays with morrie still by mitch albom....

Answer 2

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 3

A good, but short book is called "When Trouble Comes" by Dr. Jim Berg. It's a Christian living book...short and small. My school's press made several copies to give out to the fireman who worked during 9-11. Very very good book for any time of life, even when there is no literal trouble at the moment.

Answer 4

Oh, The Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss.

Yes, Dr. Seuss wrote a lot of books for children and this *is* a kid's book, but it has a deeper message that is very appropriate when applied to graduation. My best friend gave me a copy of it when we graduated from college and I treasure it. You can write something personal inside the front cover to make it even more special and meaningful.

Answer 5

I would suggest Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes. It's a standard book taught in education but it is one of my favorites. This book mattered to me since it gave a distinct underlying message: "Don't take your brain for granted."

Be sure not to get the abridged version. If your friend is offended by some sex scenes (there are some in the book, I don't think it's bad, it's just a part of the plot), then I would probably get something else... probably a book pertaining to her interests/hobbies.

Answer 6

My Favorite recent read was the Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyers. It's a "can't put them down" series.

Try some Nicholas Sparks books, too. They're good.

Answer 7

All I Ever Needed to Know I Learned In Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum.

Great book - and perfect for graduations!

Answer 8

these are some of my favs- it really just depends on what you think her favorite genre is and what she likes to read... but these were all really good reads
1.Twilight (series) by Stephenie Meyer 2.Midnight Pearls by Debbie Viguie 3.Pirates! by Celia Rees 4.Wheel of Time (series) by Robert Jordan 5.The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien 6.The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis 7.Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier 8.Harry Potter (series) by JK Rowling 9.Uglies (series) by Scott Westerfeld 10. Martin the Warrior (series) by Brian Jaques 11. Heir Apparent by Vivian Van Velde 12.Hamlet by William Shakespeare 13.Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt

Answer 9

The Monk who sold his Ferari - By Robin sharma
You can win - By Shiva Khera
The Alchemist (Plus) - by Paulo Coelho
The Next Big Thing - by Johanna Edwards

Answer 10

Book choice is pretty personal. If you don't know her well enough to pick out something she'll like, just get her a gift card for Borders, otherwise chances are the book won't get read.

Answer 11

maximum adult adult males that i understand that certainly do like analyzing like issues like John Grisham, Stephen King, Dean Koontz, or David Morrell. I additionally understand many that like nonfiction books approximately matters consisting of serial killers, so "Encyclopedia of Serial Killers" with the help of Brian Lane and Wilfred Gregg. Erik Larson's "The devil in White city" and Douglas Preston's "The Monster of Florence" are impressive. in case you already know their renowned game, you're able to get them a e book masking the background of that, or a fave participant. Politics could warrant a nonfiction e book on the background of a political determine they may well be attracted to. in actuality, it relies upon on the guy, of direction, yet wish a number of those innovations help somewhat! :)