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May 16, 2004
Books
Everyone in the Blogosphere (myself included) has divulged which of the 101 Great Books recommended by the College Board they have read (be it forced or voluntary).
Now, I want to know - what books have influenced you or were important to you in some way(outside of your own religion's book - be it the Bible, the Koran, the Book of Morman, etc.)?
Here is a short list of books that I love:
The Painted Bird by Jerzy Kosinsky> This one hit me like a ton of bricks. I highly recommend it to everyone. I read it in 1974 - 30 years ago - and the story has always stayed with me.
1984 by George Orwell
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
I Robot by Isaac Asimov
The Foundation Trilogy by Isaac Asimov
Naturally, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy by JRR Tolkein
The Winds of War by Herman Wouk
There are many more books that I have enjoyed but these are the ones that I remember for years, with great detail.
So - anyone else?
Posted by Beth at May 16, 2004 1:45 PM
Comments
I was really hoping to not be the first Post on this! But I am always looking for new books to read, so I’ll post mine in hopes I can add to the list of what to read next, in addition to your 6.
A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving. Follows along my belief that we all have a purpose and we’re all woven together in one big tapestry.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.
Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy.
East of Eden by John Steinbeck. Given to me as a gift in 1985 from the first man to completely steal and own my heart. I still own the copy, but didn’t keep him.
Posted by: Boudicca at May 17, 2004 3:47 PM
Rocket Ship Galileo, Heinlein. - I discovered sci fi in 6th grade while Dad was in Vietnam.
The Hobbit, Tolkien. - I discovered fantasy - in high school.
Marine At War, Davis. - I discovered well-written war memoirs. When I was in 3rd Grade - and I still remember it!
The 20th Maine, Pullen. - I discovered Joshua Chamberlain.
I, Robot, Asimov. *Hard* Science Fiction.
The Future History series by Niven and Pournelle.
Sand in the Wind, Roth. Brought Vietnam into some focus.
Once An Eagle, Myrer. Duty, Honor, Country - without West Point.
Anne Frank's Diary, Frank.
The Forgotten Soldier, Sajer. The war in the east, from the perspective of an Alsatian drafted into the German Army.
Those are the ones that float up easily. Pretty shallow list, really.
Posted by: John of Argghhh! at May 17, 2004 8:53 PM