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 Thousand Splendid Suns: made me reconsider how I view and handle my estranged relationship with my mom.
Pillars of the Earth: Aliena’s storyline resonated with me and I was compelled by her ability to overcome significant trials and setbacks. Silly as it may sound, I think of her storyline when I need a little encouragement in my own life.
Till We Have Faces: challenged my view of spirituality and religion significantly, to the point of pushing me away from agnosticism and nudging me towards religion.