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Must read books!
If I had to choose just one book I would say Of Mice and Men.
~Marilyn Monroe
- tamara_mc41
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cell - by Stephen king
go ask alice - cant remember author
water for elphants
crank - Hopkins
house of leaves - mark Z.
dangerous angles - weetzie bat series
and so many more but those r my top fave I think
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You are supposed to pick one!! Haha I know it is hard but that is the challenge! Great choices though.tamara_mc41 wrote:Gena showalter - white chronicle
cell - by Stephen king
go ask alice - cant remember author
water for elphants
crank - Hopkins
house of leaves - mark Z.
dangerous angles - weetzie bat series
and so many more but those r my top fave I think
~Marilyn Monroe
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Gosh, this is a hard post to reply to. I am tempted to list a bunch of books as well. A part of me wants to say the Bible, I am pretty afraid of the backlash, but I think the people who visit this site are probably mature enough to recognize its impact on society as well as literature. Can't really deny its overwhelming influence, and I would recommend it as worthwhile at the most basic level of looking into something of its caliber of world alteration.
Right now I guess the book popping into my head the most is The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck. I read it at a pivotal point in my life and it just really hit me deeply and opened me up to a whole new world of perspective. I've actually argued at length with my brother over it. He feels it isn't a 'good' book, to him it is just horrible, and 'yet it is a classic.' And I get all moody and explain, yet again, that a book doesn't have to be about good things to be a 'good' book. haha.
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I do not see how recommending the Bible would be a bad or controversial thing. You are just stating your opinion and not forcing anybody to read it or anything like that. So I wouldn't worry about it if I was you.Skillian wrote:
Gosh, this is a hard post to reply to. I am tempted to list a bunch of books as well. A part of me wants to say the Bible, I am pretty afraid of the backlash, but I think the people who visit this site are probably mature enough to recognize its impact on society as well as literature. Can't really deny its overwhelming influence, and I would recommend it as worthwhile at the most basic level of looking into something of its caliber of world alteration.
The one book I would recommend is Pilgrim's Progress. It is simply such a powerful book!
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for Thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. ~ Psalms 4:8
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IMHO, stating ones FAVORITE BOOK, vs. " must read" books express the same idea, but w/different " nuances "
RSS, the reason Skillian has " apprehensions " is simply because most ppl on forums lean to the LEFT ( I've yet to figure out WHY ? ) and take offense at the mere mention of God!
I know from what I've experienced right on this site...nothing short of a verbal assault simply because I mentioned the word: " God ".....( the TATTOO thread )........
Carpe Diem!
Suzy...
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That's WHY I'm so thrilled to have RSS on here now to " balance things out ! "...........trust me, the person who took offense at my mentioning of the word " God " wouldn't dare tangle w/ RSS who has way too much GRAVITAS...
( for whatever reason she became ENRAGED that I was not a fan of tattoos and piercings, coupled w/a " belief in God ", FAGHETABOWTIT!... )
Carpe Diem!
Suzy...
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jordyn21 wrote:People often say that there are books that everyone just has to read in their lifetime. What is the number one book in your opinions that everyone MUST read?
I can't do it. A favorite TV show of mine was called 30 days. It puts people on the opposite side of what they believe. For me to get the most impact from a book it needs to do that. Take me away from my comfort zone and teach me to be more empathetic to others around us and what they go through. On that note it also has to keep me entertained and not be a snore fest, lol.
As for people getting bashed for what they read, I don't really care. I may not understand their choices but there is no reason to get into it
Oscar Wilde
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I think I would have to go for The Holy Machine by Chris Beckett. When I meet people who love to read scifi like I do that is usually the one I lend them first.
Out on the edge you see all kinds of things you can't see from the center.
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Somehow I don't see you having too much trouble pushing back at somebody like that. You probably mopped the forum floor with her!suzy1124 wrote:Skillian
That's WHY I'm so thrilled to have RSS on here now to " balance things out ! "...........trust me, the person who took offense at my mentioning of the word " God " wouldn't dare tangle w/ RSS who has way too much GRAVITAS...
( for whatever reason she became ENRAGED that I was not a fan of tattoos and piercings, coupled w/a " belief in God ", FAGHETABOWTIT!... )
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for Thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. ~ Psalms 4:8
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This one is no different except for the added dimension of being an " aging hippy " who most likely sees the world thru a haze of smoke from her Woodstock Bong...
Carpe Diem!
Suzy...
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For classics, I have to say 1984 by George Orwell. It is a dark, tragic piece that explores human corruption and greed and how easy it is to fall prey to wanting to be ignorant of who is in power in society.
For fiction, I have to say Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult, or one of her other's such as Sing Me Home or Nineteen Minutes. All of these books explore different family dynamics and aspects of the human condition. Be warned though, each book is deeply emotional. Each story is tense with fear, with love, hope, loss, and pain. You will cry.
For fantasy, I have to recommend Eragon or Harry Potter. I know they are wildly popular and already a favorite, but I have yet to read a big favorite. Well. Ink Spell and Ink Heart were terrific too. So maybe give those a try.
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