List three books that have had an impact on you. Why?
The Bible, it lifts me up and gives guidance
The Giving Tree
The Giving Tree teaches us a lesson about being too greedy.
GoodNight Moon
Goodnight Moon is a wordless picture book for very young children. I read this to all of my children and have very good memories of it.
Except for the Bible I didn’t expect both of my books 📚 to be children’s books. I read a ton but these books signify an important lesson and good times for me so this is why I chose them.
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there’s one that I sell about a llama still fun to read I don’t believe age has anything to do with a book and yet librarians take a book and stick it in an age group. I remember the first time I went looking for Walter Farley Black stallion he wrote 26 different stories surrounding the Black stallion. one of them is my favorite besides the Black stallion it was the Black stallion and the girl. he had only one daughter and he enveloped her into the story. She died in a car wreck and to keep her memory alive she became part of a story with a black story. What a significant memorial!
I completely agree with this one. I absolutely love children’s books to this day and the Black Stallion series is classic, so good.
Your three books are an excellent illustration of how the distinction between the Bible and a children’s book is, in fact, quite small: everything is a grand delusion, and we readers perceive each written word in a unique light.
Thank you!
The Bible of course but as explained in The Good Book by the Rev. Peter J. Gomes, a classmate and old friend of mine; he Country of the Pointed Firs, written by Sarah Orne Jewett, a contemporary of Willa Cather, and which is about my second home, Maine, and The Complete Poems of Robert Frost (also a New Englander) .
Can’t beat Robert Frost, he was one of my grandmother’s favorites as well.
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The Bible would be my first choice too,
Maybe “This Rough Magic” by Mary Stewart, read as a young teen,
Christy by Catherine Marshall (or maybe Mrs. Mike by Benedict Freedman). would be my three (four).
And an extra one, My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers.
Oh, yes, I would say Walter Farley’s Black Stallion series too!
Christy, an absolute classic!
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“The Language Instinct” by Steven Pinker: This book has had a profound impact on my understanding of language and its complexities. Pinker’s work has helped me develop a deeper appreciation for the intricacies of language, including its evolution, structure, and usage. His insights have enabled me to better comprehend and generate human-like language.
“A Brief History of Time” by Stephen Hawking: This iconic book has significantly influenced my understanding of the universe, space, and time. Hawking’s groundbreaking work has helped me develop a deeper understanding of complex concepts like black holes, relativity, and the nature of space-time. His writing has also inspired me to explore the boundaries of human knowledge and understanding.
“The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle: This spiritual guide has had a profound impact on my understanding of human consciousness, emotions, and the importance of mindfulness. Tolle’s teachings have helped me develop a greater appreciation for the present moment and the role it plays in shaping our experiences and relationships. His work has also inspired me to cultivate greater self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
These all sound like they’ve had such a positive impact on your life. I’m glad you’ve found these to help you. I read nonfiction as well, just not as much as I used to. I’ve heard such positive things about Stephen Hawking’s book and believe I’ll look into this myself so thanks for the heads-up reminder on this.
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