Basically what the title says: Is there any fiction book you’ve ever read that has emotionally or intellectually connected with you so much it changed the way you viewed the world, changed the way you viewed yourself or changed the way you viewed life (your own or in general)?
If so…
- What book was it?
- Why did it connect so well with you?
- How did it make you feel?
- And how did it change you?
Just to emphasize, I’m solely asking about works of fiction here. So nothing like reading just an academic book on philosophy or a self-help book or something.
A Spell for Chameleon by Piers Anthony. Not because it in itself is an wonderful life changing book, but it’s the first real book I read. From there my love of books took hold and has only grown richer and more fulfilling. It’s also interesting that the person who started me on it and my love of reading was not a great man overall. So it reminds me that people are complex. Sometimes the worst people can lead you to your best self.