Book that had a profound effect on you
@healinglight20 (112)
December 6, 2006 3:11pm CST
Have you ever read a book that has had a deep impact on you or your life at the time. I remember when I read the book 'Fountainhead' by Ayn Rand. I was in university at the time and so much of the book impacted my life. However 'The Fountainhead' is abook i can read over and over and depending on what is happening in my life at the time, the book always takes on a new meaning.
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@KingJellyFish (31)
• United States
8 Dec 06
I read Fountainhead, and it is a good book, had I read it at a younger age, and/or an earlier time in my life I can see that it would have had a more profound impact on my life, but as it stood, at the time, it was kind of trivial compared to some of the things I had already been through. However, this is not to dissuade one from reading it. Im glad it affected you positively, and hope it has the same effect on others.
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@healinglight20 (112)
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8 Dec 06
What you say is true! The fountainhead makes more of an impression when you read it at a younger age. Maybe its the fact that one ismore impressionable then and more radical in their thoughts. As you read it later in life after having been through things like I am now, you can see that it can sometimes take on an extremist approach against the concept of altruism. But thanks for your repsonse. I agree that the book must be read. It belongs in a treasure chest for books!!!!
@Ravenladyj (22904)
• United States
13 Dec 06
I'll have to check that book out at some point...someone had recommended Ayn Rand in another forum I go to just a little while ago...To answer the question at hand though I would have to say its a toss up between Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be OR Awaken the Buddha Within both by Lama Surya Das and both fantastic books...
@healinglight20 (112)
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13 Dec 06
Thanks for this. I haven't read either of them, but will give them a shot!
