This book changed my lifeThe Goat writes, "Some books have made a huge impact on my life." It's true. It wasn't until the b3ta mods read the Flashman novels that we changed from mild-mannered computer operators into heavily-whiskered copulators, poltroons and all round bastards in a well-known cavalry regiment.
What books have changed the way you think, the way you live, or just gave you a rollicking good time?
Friendly hint: A bit of background rather than just a bunch of book titles would make your stories more readable
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chthonic, Thu 15 May 2008, 15:11)
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Where to start!- One of the first books I read as an adult was The Beach, made me want to travel more than anything else. Evoked such amazing images, when I saw the film I was horribly dissappointed - ruined the whole thing for me. If you haven't experienced either, read the book first!
- Along similar lines, my Mum gave me Starter for Ten after I had finished my first year of uni and I was amazed how much I could relate to it. The heartbreak of unrequited love and the aftermath of realising how vulnerable we can all be sometimes. Again, the film version was terrible.
- Flowers For Algernon. Fantastic book, really changed my outlook on how to speak/treat others. I consciously found myself being more patient and understanding. Highly recommended.
- The Kite Runner. Another great read, very sad.
Also, can't remember the name but there was a book about a boy who wrote to Morrissey after his parents had broken up?
I realise this isn't too funny so i'll throw this in;
About the age of about 9/10, I read Are You There God, It's Me Margaret? and was puzzled by this "G-Spot" that they kept referring too?! So naturally, I asked my Mum. Who, after going slightly red, told me i'd find out when I was older. I'm 22 now and still none the wiser! Cheers Mum.
(, Fri 16 May 2008, 12:43, 1 reply)
CharlyThe film of flowers for algernon is pretty good too.
www.imdb.com/title/tt0062794/
(, Fri 16 May 2008, 14:30, closed)
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