Words have power, as anyone on this site well understands. Some words, put together with the right amount of inspiration and talent can not only make a lasting impression, but actually change your perspective on life, as well as the way you live it. This is a bit of a "Books Everyone Should Read" list, but the criteria is that the book must have changed your life (and since I'm an eternally optimistic person) in a positive manner - i.e. it has made you happier and made your life more enjoyable. Feel free to make suggestions - I'll add as I read them and let them sink in.
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Teardra 796 books
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Faye 377 books
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Hannah 605 books
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Micah 67 books
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Crystal 681 books
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Jake 1370 books
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Barb 816 books
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Katie 796 books
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message 1: by Sara (new)


Loveliest Evaris Man, I wish I could read Arabic.. then I'd understand what some of these book titles said!


message 3: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth There are some odd choices on here. And some choices that I found to be sad..not uplifting in the least. But, that is just my opinion.


message 4: by Rajesh (last edited Aug 19, 2012 12:52AM) (new)

Rajesh Geer A GOOD COLLECTION OF POPULAR BOKS.I PERSONALLY ENJOY BOOKS ON FANTASY-FAIRY FOLKS-MYSTICISM,SPIRITUALISM-PSYCHICS AND MEDIUMSHIP.


message 5: by Tbouhass (new)

Tbouhass Ich mochte Bucher auf franzosisch lesen.


message 6: by Hicham (new)

Hicham Ned Talyn wrote: "Man, I wish I could read Arabic.. then I'd understand what some of these book titles said!"

I'll translate for you, :)


message 7: by Komal (last edited Oct 24, 2014 01:30AM) (new)

Komal I think The Hunger Games should be removed from this list. It has got no social, or inspirational value. It is just another dystopian, young adult, fiction book.


message 8: by John (new)

John Very interesting. I'm creating a website focusing on the most life-changing books ( http://www.booksthatwillchangeyourlif... ) and I've managed to find a lot of self-help books to include, but it was nice to find some inspiration for books in other genres! Wonder when I'll have the energy to power through reading Atlas Shrugged though.... :'D


message 9: by Jill (new)

Jill The Hunger Games? Life changing? Cancelled the integrity of this list ...


message 10: by Kelsi (new)

Kelsi Jill wrote: "The Hunger Games? Life changing? Cancelled the integrity of this list ..."

Agreed. And Twilight? Really? *Facepalm*


message 11: by Kelsi (new)

Kelsi The Memory of Light is a life-changing book, highly recommend.


message 12: by Sophie (new)

Sophie Sara wrote: "Mutant Message Down Under by Marlo Morgan"

I just voted for this before seeing that you added it. Read it several times.


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