suggest a book

[lozzzz]

If I should read any one book that could enrich my life,what would you suggest?

[carlinchris]

i don't think that any one book can enrich your life but Pratchett's discworld series must certainly come close as a must read for anyone.  Pratchett hold's a satiric mirror up to society and is a rare, humorous and unique group of adult fantasy novels that will keep you entralled.  i find it great as a pick me up and when i just want to get away from everything.  Once i read his works i found that something was missing only i didn't realise it till i'd finished!

[lozzzz]

Brilliant suggestion,But I've read every disc world novel about 4 times each, absolutely fantastisc,Its almost like meeting up with old friends each time I read one..

[woofgang]

Go to say that I agree about Terry Pratchett, but here's anothe life enhancer,Merry Hall by Beverly Nichols

[fremsley]

The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith.

[Pinotage]

I bought a book called "How to Make $5000 in 30 Minutes" and it worked for me. It was tips on what to do at a job interview. It enriched me :)

[Hendrix55]

Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons is great! Do you like classics or do you prefer contemporary novels?

[Curiouscol]

I really enjoyed reading 'inspiration sandwich' by Sark. It's very easy reading and it really did inspire me to try different things.

Also, 'Tuesdays with Morrie' is really good. It definately makes you reflect on life... Can't remember who wrote it tho.

[LeMarchand]

"Skallagrigg" by William Horwood. Totally changed the way I look at people with Cerebral Palsy and Down's Syndrome, and the only book ever to move me to tears (twice!) - I can get quite choked up just thinking about the relevant scenes. It's also the only book I've ever bought in paperback and felt that I had to buy the hardback!

May be a bit hard to find in your local bookshop, but I believe it is still in print (and your local library should have it). Most people who see a synopsis are put off by the subject matter, but I'll give it a go:

Skallagrigg tells two stories. The first is set in the present and follows Esther, whose body is crippled by cerebral palsy, but whose mind is incredibly sharp - even brilliant. Throughout her life in various institutions she has heard stories of the mythical "Skallagrigg", a benevolent god/being who helps those who cannot help themselves, and she determines to find out the truth behind the legend.

The second story starts in the late twenties and tells of Arthur, who is ripped from his family as a child and incarcerated in a harsh "hospital". Subject to hate and abuse, he tells his fellow patients that there is someone who can help them all - the Skallagrigg.

[TWINKYGIRL76]

Anna Kerenina by Tolstoy.

1984 by George Orwell. Not sure that 1984 will enrich your life, but very thought provoking and a good read.

[goldenboy]

a scanner darkly by philip k dick. its not really science fiction, more a study of alienation. sad at the end

[shaneystar]

The Twins by Tessa de Loo.
Very moving.I have never cried over a book but I did over this one.

[cipher]

Eleanor Rigby - Douglas Coupland

[Trillipse]

The Thought Gang,

and

The Collector Collector,

and

Under the Frog.

 

All by Tibor Fischer.

 

Also, The View From Nowhere, by Thomas Nagel.

Beat that!

[KTLoo]

Immortality by Milan Kundera

[hannahjo]

Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts. You wont belive all this guy has been through!

[TimmyM]

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.

There are loads of books that can enrich your life, but this is the one I'd go for. It's short and easy to read so if you hate it you don't have to waste too much of your life reading it! It changed my whole outlook on life (no kidding). It's brilliant.

[carlinchris]

the alchemist is a cracking book, a friend recommended it once and i'm glad he did!!

[Mistopheles]

A Case For Faith by Lee Strobel. But don't bother if you have no interest in religion. You don't have to be a believer, it's just a fascinating read, and really changed my life.

[jesusrocks]

I think you should read the Bible. Even if you don't believe in Christ Jesus, my Savior, it still has a lot of things recommended to make you a better person.

[Liefje]

The five people who you meet in heaven by the guy who wrote tuesdays with morrie (listed below).

It's a lovely read although no literary masterpiece.