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.
East of Eden when Samuel said “I bet you think you’re so large and tragic” or something similar. I think it made me take the reins of my own happiness, because I think happiness is every little choice you make in a day. Instead of feeling sorry for yourself just starting choosing better for yourself. Sorry if that’s preachy. it’s not my favorite steinbeck but it’s a super solid story. Cheers guys
I read this part some days ago and felt a little called out lol it’s a great book