Lindsey tagged me to participate in listing 10 books that have influenced me. I added a little explanation as to why I listed each book as well. I love reading these things and learning more about my friends, so even if I dont tag you and you want to do it, please feel free to do it and tag me! The parameters: In your status, list 10 books that have stayed with you in some way. Dont take more than a few minutes and do not think too hard. They dont have to the be right books or great works of literature - just ones that have affected you in some way. Tag [however many you want want] friends including me so I can see what you posted. The statement dont ask me whos influenced me. A lion is made up of all the lambs hes digested, and Ive been reading all my life, by Giorgos Seferis is not a proper response, by the way. 1) Let the Great World Spin - Colum McCann You need to read this book. Every single sentence is a joy to read even though most of it is emotionally crushing. 2) The Brothers Karamozov - Fyodor Dostoevsky My introduction to Russian literature. Infinitely hilarious even though most of it is emotionally crushing. 3) A Wrinkle in Time - Madeline LEngle My introduction to theoretical physics and dystopian literature. A must-read for anyone aged ten or older. 4) Kitchen Confidential - Anthony Bourdain I had just started working as a cook in the fine-dining circuit when this came out and it affirmed that I was making the right choice. 5) The Black Swan - Nassim Nicholas Taleb This is in no way related to the movie. Its difficult to say what this book is about in a clear way. (What this book is about in a clear way, idiot. Just say it.) Theres a lot of math involved, as well as economic theory, but dont let that scare you if youre not a math person. The book focuses a lot on how narrowly and blindly we view risk, possibility, probability, and scale in our subjective views of the world. I cant recommend this book strongly enough. 6) The Dark Tower series - Stephen King Im a sucker for Stephen King. I re-read The Stand before reading this series, and Jeeeeeesus it took a while, but it was worth it. Dont bother if you havent read several of his previous books; it incorporates characters and places from at least a dozen other novels. Truly epic in nature. 7) Fontamara - Ignazio Silone This is like The Grapes of Wrath set in 1930s Italy, but far more depressing. It was actually written by Silone while he was hiding in Switzerland from the Italian Fascist party who planned on executing him for his honest writing about them. 8) Dude, Wheres My Country? - Michael Moore I hate Michael Moore. This book was a solid reminder to thoroughly question the motives and reliability of reason of those who you agree with in principle. 9) American Gods - Neil Gaiman If youre into mythology, this book is one you need. Gods from around the world are brought to America via immigrants and need to cope with abandonment in their new surroundings. 10) The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy - Douglas Adams Pretty much everything Adams wrote is pure gold. Read it. Lets hear what you have to say, Steve Baird, Nick Harr, Jessica Dillon, Akshat Woodhouse Sharma, Doc Mara, Haley Kroshus, Mara Morken Fogarty, Sebastian Alicxander Rachal, and anyone else who wants to participate.
Posted on: Mon, 01 Sep 2014 23:02:24 +0000
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