It's a book called The Adventures of Blue Avenger. It's a book aimed at teens I think. I got it free for reading 10 books or something as part of a school program that incentivized reading. I walked into Barnes and Noble and there was this little rack of books and they said pick one. This was actually my second book from the program, I guess I just picked it because the little ceramic guy on the cover was cool.
Anyway that book completely changed my way of thinking as a kid. No exaggeration, it was one of the single biggest influences on my life. The themes that propel the book are really heavy. Fate, how much someone can really be held accountable for their own actions, general crazy cosmic ideas. I had no idea what I was in for.
Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse. I think that Harry Haller (the protagonist) is one of a few characters that I mostly identify with. Leto II from Dune series is probably another one.
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Siddhartha by Hesse.
Because every time I read it, it reminds me of the truly important things in life. It also helps to remind myself that everything is temporary. It brings peace to my mind every single time.
The Milagro Beanfield War by John Nichols. It chronicles the collision of cultures in rural New Mexico with a blend of grit and mysticism that is spellbinding.
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It's a book called The Adventures of Blue Avenger. It's a book aimed at teens I think. I got it free for reading 10 books or something as part of a school program that incentivized reading. I walked into Barnes and Noble and there was this little rack of books and they said pick one. This was actually my second book from the program, I guess I just picked it because the little ceramic guy on the cover was cool.
Anyway that book completely changed my way of thinking as a kid. No exaggeration, it was one of the single biggest influences on my life. The themes that propel the book are really heavy. Fate, how much someone can really be held accountable for their own actions, general crazy cosmic ideas. I had no idea what I was in for.
[–] conguero 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Bet you would make the author's day, even year, if he/she heard this. Who is it? Also, kudos to the school program. It worked like a charm.