This is topic the kind of green that doesn’t make a big deal out of itself. (a book thread) in forum Books, Films, Food and Culture at Hatrack River Forum.
if you could suggest one book that you think of would be influential to somebody, what book would it be?
i've suggested the same book over and over again for 4 years running and just curious if it's maybe time for a change...i gotta be honest with you though, i am pretty deeply rooted in this one book.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
So - you want to tell us which book?
(oh - wonders if thread title is title of book. Since it's not capitalized......)
[ December 07, 2004, 09:20 AM: Message edited by: Farmgirl ]
Posted by Bokonon (Member # 480) on :
Cat's Cradle (Duh).
It influenced me, beyond my username.
-Bok
Posted by AvidReader (Member # 6007) on :
Personally, I'm a huge Siddhartha fan. Herman Hesse follows one man's journey for enlightenment. Any time I feel like I'm in a rut, that's the book I reach for.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Illusions, by Richard Bach
Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Robert Pirsig
Posted by jeniwren (Member # 2002) on :
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey.
I can't say how often I've recommended it. Lots.
I hear he has an 8th habit now.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Anne of Green Gables.
No, really, I think everyone should read it, and not just as a kid-- if you read it as a kid, there's value in re-reading it as an adult.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
Perks Of Being A Wallflower - by Stephen Chbosky.
great great grate grate graite gerate gyrate.
no but seriously i't's a book that rocks me everytime i read it (which is frequently). for all people over the age of 14. that is all.
Posted by Tater (Member # 7035) on :
Pride and Prejudice. 'Cause I like it. Or A SEPARATE PEACE. Oh my gosh, read that book! It's fantastic!
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
I hated A Separate Peace. Ugh. I can't believe I kept reading it even though I didn't need the extra credit points.