Books that have influenced you.
Jan 5, 2012 11:00:21 #
This might be interesting. What books have you read that have influenced your way of thinking. For me, two that instantly come to mind are Animal Farm and 1984, both by George Orwell. Should be required reading in all schools.
Jan 5, 2012 11:29:02 #
The most influencial book for more was probably Steve Martins "Cruel Shoes", which explains the twisted look I have into life.
Jan 5, 2012 11:30:07 #
donrent
Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl
Books do not influence me one way or the other, especially fiction....
Jan 5, 2012 12:03:01 #
Same here, books don't influence me too much, a good movie does. Like your avatar, you must be from the 60's
Jan 5, 2012 12:04:50 #
Jan 5, 2012 12:09:44 #
My list would be too long to print here.... Bible, Classics, Humor, History, Biography, everything. I read 1-2 per month and every one has "influenced" me to some degree. Some profoundly, some just to help me answer Jeopardy questions. :roll:
Rocco
Rocco
Jan 5, 2012 12:32:01 #
I agree rocco, my list is too long to. My mind is pretty much a blank page and I influence easily.
Jan 5, 2012 12:48:18 #
tramsey wrote:
I agree rocco, my list is too long to. My mind is pretty much a blank page and I influence easily.
In that case you need to vote for... nevermind thats a dangerous door to open here.
Jan 5, 2012 12:50:20 #
donrent
Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl
emrob62 wrote:
In that case you need to vote for... nevermind thats a dangerous door to open here.
tramsey wrote:
I agree rocco, my list is too long to. My mind is pretty much a blank page and I influence easily.
In that case you need to vote for... nevermind thats a dangerous door to open here.
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Jan 5, 2012 13:02:43 #
donrent wrote:
Sorry donrent, that was for LarrycumbaSenior year H.S. was '56
Jan 5, 2012 13:03:22 #
Jan 5, 2012 14:16:30 #
Golly - all over the place. Some of the more recent reads -
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. Stiff - the curious life of human Cadavers by Mary Roach. Zero Day by David Baldacci. Simpelxity by Jeffrey Kluger. Animals make us Human by Temple Grandin..............and so on. At present I am reading The Time of our Lives by Tom Brokow and War Horse by Michael Morpurge and yes this is the movie that is out now. Saw the play in London last year, actually a childrens book based on the history of using {often killing and abusing} horses in WWI - highly recommend at least learning the history. The play will be on tour this summer in the US
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. Stiff - the curious life of human Cadavers by Mary Roach. Zero Day by David Baldacci. Simpelxity by Jeffrey Kluger. Animals make us Human by Temple Grandin..............and so on. At present I am reading The Time of our Lives by Tom Brokow and War Horse by Michael Morpurge and yes this is the movie that is out now. Saw the play in London last year, actually a childrens book based on the history of using {often killing and abusing} horses in WWI - highly recommend at least learning the history. The play will be on tour this summer in the US
Jan 5, 2012 14:22:44 #
The Bible (God's instruction book for life) especially Joesph and his brothers, and peter stepping out of the boat. William Manchester's "The Lion in winter" about winston churchill in the 30's refusing to compromise on his principals!!!! Photography books that influenced me are both by bryan peterson "understanding exposure" and especially "learning to see creatively" which really impacted my work. also any books by bruce catton on US Grant (another of my heros)
Jan 5, 2012 14:27:33 #
notnoBuddha....
I loved "Stiff". My favorite chapter was the Plastic Surgery seminar. Her descriptions were awesome.
Rocco
I loved "Stiff". My favorite chapter was the Plastic Surgery seminar. Her descriptions were awesome.
Rocco
Jan 5, 2012 14:33:57 #
My instant reaction was THE WALL by Hersey
then into my mind flowed ATLAS SHRUGGED A. Rand
so many characters and stories. I have read many already mentioned
Helter Skelter...was that Bugliosi
To Kill a Mockingbird
current read...Paper Garden An Artist (begins her life's work) At 72 by Molly Peacock
Some leave more of an imprint than others..some are just pure enjoyment.
I love a good story. Book, Movie, Picture
then into my mind flowed ATLAS SHRUGGED A. Rand
so many characters and stories. I have read many already mentioned
Helter Skelter...was that Bugliosi
To Kill a Mockingbird
current read...Paper Garden An Artist (begins her life's work) At 72 by Molly Peacock
Some leave more of an imprint than others..some are just pure enjoyment.
I love a good story. Book, Movie, Picture
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