Is there a book that has influenced your life??

Actually, I can think of several that have influenced me, however there's probably one in particular that really view life from a different perspective. Though I'm not sure if it's in print anymore, I do highly recommend it.....a book of inspirational fiction, which sold millions, despite its cool critical reception. It's a series of 26 philosophical essays, written in English prose, as well as illustrated with some beautiful paintings by the author...but with a philosophy we all can, and should, live by.

Title:
"The Prophet"
Author: Kahil Gibran
Circa: 1974.

The only other "book" that has had a profound influence on my life, is: The Dao.
One can read these philosophical sayings a thousand times, and still find something new each time one reads it again. Amazing!

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Yea there have been a few books that have had a huge impact on my life actually...Courage to Heal and Awaken the Buddha Within, are two that immediately come to mind...Hardcore Zen is another one...A Child Called It is another one...

Not just one book but a series of books I should say. Since I started reading John Maxwell's books, my outlook and perspective in life have changed. Most of his books tackle about responsible and moral personal development and gives more emphasis on the area of leadership. Maxwell is a very strong writer and his books can really move and change one's outlook and approach in life. I can tell that I have changed for the better since reading his books. The first John Maxwell book that I have read is entitled "Failing Forward". Such book focuses on failures and how can one turn failures into success and what is failures should be. After reading such book, I purchased more John Maxwell books and right now I'm planning to collect all of them. He immediately became my favorite author (maybe because I'm not that of a reader before). His books paved the way for me to read other books by other authors. I'm very inclined in personal development, business and finance, technology (computers, electronics, and IT related fields), and sports books. I just finished reading Robert Kiyosaki's "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" and it also helped me change my approach towards money and finances. To sum it up, Kiyosaki's book really helped me in my quest in my goal. I'm planning to start a business soon and be as financially free as I can be in the future so I can give/reward myself and my future family a very good, comfortable, and enjoyable life.

I'm just so glad that at my age right now I got hooked into reading. Though I can say that I'm a late bloomer, at least it's better to be late than never. I'm starting to pick up the pace and get back some of the time that I wasted in the past. Books really helped, not only influence, but change my life.

When I was high school I read Leo Buscaglia and that influenced the way I felt towards myself, which profoundly changed my outlook on life at the time. I recently just finished The Shack, (which I had mentioned in another discussion) and the book has also influenced the way I view life and spirituality. It also, on an intellectual basis allowed me to understand just a little bit more of the Christian faith. I probably can honestly say that I get something out of every book that I read whether its pure fiction or thrillers, sci-fi, and the self-help books,etc but of course, some books more than others!

Yes there is. I must say it's Mitch Albom's "Tuesdays with Morrie". I am a teacher also, and I really got inspired with the story. I hope I can also be such a teacher. It also made me appreciate my former teachers and professors a lot.

yes, Mrs sunnshine, reading can encourgae and remance your life, maybe people live the reality life,it's flat and simple, but reading can bring the colourful in your life, especially the remantic book can bring love, crazy etc to you, the encouragement book can let you to be stronger and never give up your dream, so I think so, pls stick up to your reading, it's a good habit.

The great book - the Book of books that have influenced my entire life is the Bible. In this book, it tells how a holy God became flesh to redeem a wretched, sinful, and poor sinner like me. That book has shown me how I can have a home in heaven when I die. It is the real manual for life. If you follow it's precepts and commandments, all will be well with thy soul, but curse if you don't follow.

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Yes. There are certain books that influences me such as the Bible which I consider it most as my guidelines in my day to day living.

I have read many books from academic to professional to other entertainment magazines.But I found Bhagvatgita As it is by srila Prabhupad very interesting which help me realize my actual position and importance of devotional service and not being like cats and dogs.After reading this there is no knowledge to gain as it is mentioned in it.Hare krishna