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melwilTen Influential Books
(In no particular order)
1. A Town Like Alice: Nevil Shute
My first 'grown up' book. My mum handed it to me when I was nine years old. It took about two minutes to fall in love with Jean and about two seconds to fall in love with Joe. Probably one of the reasons I love realistic, 20th century history books.
2. The Chosen - Chaim Potok
I think I reaad this first in grade eight or nine. We had a fairly small library, and suddenly I discovered that they kept 'literature' away from the general fiction. And I discovered this book. It would explain my love of good male friendships. I've also had a long term interest in all things Jewish - which possibly comes from this book.
3. Tandia - Bryce Courteney
While not as devestating to me as April Fools Day, this book wrecked my poor, little ten year old soul.For some reason the boxing scenes fascinated me though. Courteney writes about boxing like it's dancing.
4. Shrub - Molly Ivins
The first book that made me think the Presidency of George W Bush might be interesting. I think it's a Presidency scholars will be studying for many years. I wish I was one of them *g*
5. Ballet Shoes - Noel Streatfield
Ballet books have a special place in my heart - even the trashiest of them. This one's actually one of the good ones.
6. Apologia - Plato
My favourite piece of greek writing. However, Socrates was an arrogant bugger who deserved to be killed
7. Last Drinks - Andrew McGahan
The first book that made me realise that interesting, solomn stories could be set in Brisbane
8. Anne of Green Gables - L. M. Montgomery
I would have been pretty young when I first devoured this book. Anne made me want to name the world around me.
9. Five on a Treasure Island - Enid Blyton
My dear grade one teacher handed me this book as a bribe. I was allowed to read it when I finished my work. It began a life long love of Enid Blyton.
10. 1984 - George Orwell
This is my grade ten english teacher's fault. We were supposed to be reading Animal Farm, but I'd finished, so she sent me to the library to get this book. It was the first time I remember thinking philosophical thoughts as I read.
I bought a Simon and Garfunkel CD today *g* I blame my parents. They brought me up with their music - S and G, John Denver, Bette Midler, Neil Diamond . . .
(In no particular order)
1. A Town Like Alice: Nevil Shute
My first 'grown up' book. My mum handed it to me when I was nine years old. It took about two minutes to fall in love with Jean and about two seconds to fall in love with Joe. Probably one of the reasons I love realistic, 20th century history books.
2. The Chosen - Chaim Potok
I think I reaad this first in grade eight or nine. We had a fairly small library, and suddenly I discovered that they kept 'literature' away from the general fiction. And I discovered this book. It would explain my love of good male friendships. I've also had a long term interest in all things Jewish - which possibly comes from this book.
3. Tandia - Bryce Courteney
While not as devestating to me as April Fools Day, this book wrecked my poor, little ten year old soul.For some reason the boxing scenes fascinated me though. Courteney writes about boxing like it's dancing.
4. Shrub - Molly Ivins
The first book that made me think the Presidency of George W Bush might be interesting. I think it's a Presidency scholars will be studying for many years. I wish I was one of them *g*
5. Ballet Shoes - Noel Streatfield
Ballet books have a special place in my heart - even the trashiest of them. This one's actually one of the good ones.
6. Apologia - Plato
My favourite piece of greek writing. However, Socrates was an arrogant bugger who deserved to be killed
7. Last Drinks - Andrew McGahan
The first book that made me realise that interesting, solomn stories could be set in Brisbane
8. Anne of Green Gables - L. M. Montgomery
I would have been pretty young when I first devoured this book. Anne made me want to name the world around me.
9. Five on a Treasure Island - Enid Blyton
My dear grade one teacher handed me this book as a bribe. I was allowed to read it when I finished my work. It began a life long love of Enid Blyton.
10. 1984 - George Orwell
This is my grade ten english teacher's fault. We were supposed to be reading Animal Farm, but I'd finished, so she sent me to the library to get this book. It was the first time I remember thinking philosophical thoughts as I read.
I bought a Simon and Garfunkel CD today *g* I blame my parents. They brought me up with their music - S and G, John Denver, Bette Midler, Neil Diamond . . .
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on 2004-04-13 05:59 am (UTC)I bought a two-cd S&G best of for my father last year, then proceeded to rip the entire CD to my PC within a day of giving it to him. *sheepish grin*
They're so melancholy (have you actually listened to 'I Am A Rock', lately?) but so deceptively mellow.
I love them.
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on 2004-04-13 06:07 am (UTC)And the Anne series.
And all those Enid Blyton books I have around here somewhere.
Actually, thank-you.
I was having a bit of a panic attack right now, couldn't sleep and such.
Thoughts of running away from this life completly.
But for tonight, I'll settle for a good book or two.
I don't read nearly enough these days to make me happy.
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on 2004-04-13 06:17 am (UTC)no subject
on 2004-04-13 06:28 am (UTC)I would have been pretty young when I first devoured this book. Anne made me want to name the world around me.
♥!!!
10. 1984 - George Orwell
This is my grade ten english teacher's fault. We were supposed to be reading Animal Farm, but I'd finished, so she sent me to the library to get this book. It was the first time I remember thinking philosophical thoughts as I read.
I love 1984. I love it.
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on 2004-04-13 06:30 am (UTC)C.
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on 2004-04-14 01:15 am (UTC)I've been getting into this argument alot recently because we keep reliving our past from books to TV shows ... strange that
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on 2004-04-14 02:21 pm (UTC)That is the first time I was aware that Noel Streatfield was a real author. I thought it was just something they made up for "You've Got Mail". *lol* Thanks for enlightening me :-D