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 Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 2:15 pm
This interests me for a reason I do not know!
I would love the book and how it changed your life and why if you could.
It doesn't have to be any major way, it could range from 'This book made me cut off all of my hair and dye my body rainbow colored' to 'This book made me cut my sandwiches into squares instead of triangles'...
Sorry if this is a bit of an odd question! It's mainly because I have read two books recently which have done this to me!
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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 2:37 pm
Kay...for me, the books so far have been;
*The Book Theif - I have never really like 'war books' or 'war time' books, but this was...different...it made me look at the war in a different way, two different ways really. 1- It was in the perspective of the germans 2- It was from those who were not fighting. Though I hate to say it, it would have taken either the strongest willed people ever or those who had a definate and sure reason to like jews to not become a nazi. This is not to say I support it - I 100% do not, all I am saying is that I know I would not be so strong...that idea made me - honestly - terrified...
*Memoires of a Geisha - This affected me for the simple reason that it made me wonder how wonderfull and horrible the life of a Geisha was. I'm currently writing an essay on it. I love how I can never quite make up my mind whether her becoming a Geisha was good for her life or not. Some parts sicken me and some make me cry with sadness or happyness, it is such a beautiful read.
*Georgia Nicholson Diaries - Kay, granted this is a really chick-flickky, trashy book, but I love how it shows how all girls are basically the same, you can both relate and be horrified at what this one girl does! I love them, funny - to say the least!
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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 2:54 pm
Oh my goodness. The book Thief was stunning. I picked it up in the airport in London on my way back from Europe. I have to say, the moment I got to the end, I literally burst into tears, and I couldn't say why. Normally books make me sad or happy, but that one just... wow.
For me, one of the main books that changed my life was the "Kushiel's Legacy" series. When I started reading them, I was afraid of being ME. Being a Lesbian, I was always afraid of what other people would think and how I aught to love.
Then, once I finished them all, I had changed so much. I wasn't afraid anymore, and now I love how I am. I would recommend it to anyone.
Also, "The Witch of Portobello" is simply stunning. I am currently half way through, but I have found it so inspirational and moving.
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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 2:57 pm
So what exactly is Kushiels Legacy all about?
In the Book Thief I cried the hardest for Rudy and then for Rosa...
...I don't know why, although i loved the character I did not cry as much for the father - things with my father aren't so good, that probably had lots and effing lots to do with it!
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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 3:12 pm
Oh!~ Well, that's actually difficult to explain. XD So here is the always helpful wikipedia page about the books; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kushiel's_DartHah. Wiki for the win! Agreed. I loved the ending when they met up again after the war was over. Ahh, I think I am in the same boat for the same reason. xD
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:04 am
 ♪ The Book Thief: As both of you, I cried...so hard at the end...it was a moving and emotional book that fills the soul...it was amazing no doubt...and it made me think...what is freedom?...and how free are we?...because were all controled through something and until we let that go and stand up for ourselves we'll never be free.
The Kushiel Series: Oh my gosh...if this series doesn't change you when you read it then you have an iced heart...the love that spills between the characters of this novel is so great it's almost not understandable...in a way this series changed the life I was living...I was so focused on my future and my life to become...that I wasn't taking the time to really appreciate my life and every second of it...nature, love, joy, friendships, recklessness, happiness, fun,...and passion. There is an utter sense of overwhelming relief when you finally let go of the control and simply let yourself be swept away with life...to enjoy every bit of it...no matter what it is...to just lose yourself in every moment...and trust that if you make a mistake...you'll find a way out...this series gave me courage to live...and I will forever remember just as that. ♫ Love as thou wilt - Jaqueline Carey
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:04 am
I'm really psyched to read it now!
I'll get my hands on a copy when I next can!
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 7:44 am
This thread has reaffirmed my belief that I need to read The Book Thief. It's on my "To Read" list, but I haven't gotten it yet.
As for books that changed my life...I'd have to say Twilight. BEFORE you say anything, wait a minute! I used to be exactly like Bella when I was about thirteen. Twilight made me realize that I will not get anywhere being a whiny brat because the whole series is a huge Mary Sue and will never even be close to happening in real life. And since Bella actually got somewhere in the series, I can only assume that I won't get anywhere if I go on being exactly like her. So, I guess, in a way, Twilight has helped me...so I guess I should thank Stephanie Meyer for writing such a god-awful series...and then tell her never to write again because she can't. For her life. With the exception of The Host. Or so I'm told.
I don't think any other books have influenced my life at all...mostly because I read those fantasy teen novels that are all about quiet, shy, nobody teen girls that turn out to be somebody...and the first part basically describes me already. Although, I'm reading I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have To Kill You by Ally Carter for Book Club at my school, and so far I hate it. But, like Twilight, it's reminding me of how I used to be and how I should never go back there ever again. So, I wouldn't say that was really an "influence", but it could just be a reminder of where I don't wanna be in my life.
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