Endorphin Luminary
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| Posted - Jan 19 2001 : 12:07PMWhich books have had the greatest impact in your life? Still campaigning for Alexandra Silk Endorphin's Lair FREE THE WEED [Link] |
Leslie Member
Goleta,CA 279 Posts 1/01
| Posted - Jan 19 2001 : 7:59PM
In General???? I would say"Let the Magic begin" by Cathy Crosby.Also"Unlimited Power" by Anthony Robbins. [Link] |
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| Posted - Jan 19 2001 : 8:15PM
the list is so long - i know i will miss some, but here goes...Steinbeck - every book he wrote with a special emphasis on To A God Unknown Bob Dylan's lyric book Tom Robbins Jitterbug Perfume Every Christopher Moore book - just because he's one of the greates story tellers of our time. Kurt Vonnegut Jr - he's created a whole world, i can't even distinguish which book is which Hobbit series Mason and Dixon (because I loved it but couldn't finish it - a challenge that i have yet to meet.) Atlas Shrugged, The Monkey Wrench Gang, Demian, The Collected Writings of Robert Smithson... I guess i have to stop somewhere. This is making me want to go buy some books :)
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tricia_devereaux Evil Angel DVD
Patience is a virtue, but who wants to be virtuous? 4283 Posts 4/00
| Posted - Jan 20 2001 : 8:55PM
I don't have as much time to read as I would hope.Brave New World and Grapes of Wrath both made me think a lot. I was also fortunate enough to read Clockwork Orange before I saw the movie. I tend to read more non-fiction (like how-to books and stuff like that) than fiction. So I guess most of those have a furthering effect on me. And when I do read fiction nowadays, it's when I just want to completely unwind, so it tends to be not-too-deep mystery novels.  [Link] |
Kimi Lixx Senior Member
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| Posted - Jun 25 2001 : 4:41AM
This question struck me oddly until I discussed it with a friend. I felt that no books I've read had actually "impacted" me - that is, changed what I thought or how I felt about what I thought. My friend pointed out that validation of what you think and feel is just as strong as change, and I had to agree. Therefore... Mister God, This Is Anna by Fynn, a book that is not really about religion and not really about a little girl and not really about anything except maybe how to live your life in the now instead of in the then or in the later. I recommend it highly to anyone who is trying to "find themself" or "get over it" or just wanting an interesting read that leaves you with something more than a brief moment of entertainment.Kimi  [Link] |
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| Posted - Jun 25 2001 : 2:39PM
Kurt Vonnegut Jr. RULES! I have everything he ever wrote.My favourites? Slapstick, Breakfast of Champions, The Sirens of Titan, Slaughterhouse 5, Player Piano and Cat's Cradle.
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| Posted - Jun 25 2001 : 3:16PM
The Lord of the Rings trilogy is the single best collection of fantasy I have ever read and growing up I can't count how many times I read those 3 books and to think that they are going to be onscreen in the next 3 years just blows me away. I am looking forward to seeing that first installment in the trilogy as much if not more than I was for the last Star Wars movie a few years ago. Of course I know I am setting myself up to be seriously let down but these books kicked ass so much and I just know they can be killer films so I cross my fingers and hope for the best. [Link] |
tina tyler Mercenary Pictures
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| Posted - Jun 25 2001 : 3:51PM
Several for different reasons, but here's the list:American Tabloid- James Ellroy Still Life With Woodpecker- Tom Robbins Confederacy of Dunces- John Kennedy Toole White Noise- Don DeLilo A book of letters from Anais Nin to Henry Miller Goddess- Anthony Summers The Courage to Heal- Ellen Bass and Laura Davis  [Link] |
dumblonde Senior Member
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| Posted - Jun 25 2001 : 3:59PM
Guys, please! While I may find your answers interesting, I assure you Endorphin really doesn't give a rip - These penetrating questions are for "The Women of Adult Entertainment" only, and a shameless attempt on his part to make himself appear to be a caring, sensitive guy, with the ultimate goal of getting laid. So, although I've read many interesting books as well, it's not my wish to hijack his efforts in this regard, nor am I a "Woman of Adult Entertainment". Just trying to help!   [Link] |
bennyprofane Member
Scotland 32 Posts 7/00
| Posted - Jun 25 2001 : 4:20PM
I'm not a "woman of adult entertainment" either () but I'd just like to say that I seem to share the same taste in books as Tina Tyler. American Tabloid is a brilliant book.I'm currently reading the sequel ,The Cold Six Thousand, which I also recommend. A Confederacy of Dunces (by John Kennedy Toole) is one of the funniest books I've ever read. Its also quite moving.Other favourites include Gore Vidal - all his non-fiction Thomas Pynchon - V (where I got my name) Cormac Mcarthy - All The Pretty Horses Jim Dodge - Stone Junction Lots more.
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tina tyler Mercenary Pictures
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| Posted - Jun 25 2001 : 6:11PM
Benny,I'm also a big Gore Vidal fan. Recently re-read the Smithsonian Institute for the third time. Kurt Vonnegut almost made my list, but his stuff never really 'moved' me as much as it was entertaining. I like Thomas Pynchon, but, like Steph, have a hard time getting through it.  [Link] |
tricia_devereaux Evil Angel DVD
Patience is a virtue, but who wants to be virtuous? 4283 Posts 4/00
| Posted - Jun 26 2001 : 1:41AM
Finally found the time to finish The Fountainhead - SO glad I didn't cop out and watch the movie. Will be working on Atlas Shrugged next.A big impact on my current life: The Idiot's Guide to Raising a Baby and a picture book called Baby Animals.  [Link] |
wendy divine Member
116 Posts 7/01
| Posted - Jul 3 2001 : 1:25AM
Ok maybe I don't read the same authors but, I love books... and some of my favorite authors of the moment are... R.A. Salvatore Elaine Cunningham Ed Greenwood for all my favorite fantasy novels.. and of course the King .. would be JRR Tolkein can't wait for the movie to come out... Robert Bruce on Astral Dynamics Edgar Cayce on just about anything he's written James Redfield The Celestine Prophecy I love all sorts of books... what can I say...
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