It tells the story of a man who has lost his arms and legs, as well as his ability to hear, see, or speak. This book was the first novel I’d ever read about war. Growing up, I wondered why so many old men were interested in the history of war. This book opened my eyes to the idea that the government is not as trustworthy as the school textbooks would have us believe. Sinclair was called a “muckraker,” which means he sought to expose “the powers that be” by speaking the truth. It is helpful to know this book was written specifically to expose what was happening in Chicago’s meat packing district at the beginning of the 20th Century. Not only does this novel illustrate the transient nature of power, it also paints a picture of regret and “what might have been.” Unless you’re reading with your eyes closed, this book should awaken you to grab hold of the pivotal moments that happen in your life.
All the King’s Men by Robert Penn WarrenĪ story of the rise and fall of a political icon. It is a book about blindness and the ultimate removal of that blindness–the lifting of the veil.
People don’t see him they see through him. The “Invisible Man” in this book is the main character, but he has no name. This is most powerful book I’ve ever read about the issue of color and race in America. But the lessons I took from this book are a constant reminder to me. I actually read it the first time when I was in high school I wasn’t married yet.
Have you ever been tempted to have an affair? Then this book will be like cold water on a blazing fire. I’ve added some commentary to explain why each book made the cut. I began writing them down in this post to share with you. So a couple weeks ago, I began thinking: Which of all the books I’ve read have deeply influenced me? Which books have actually changed my life? Since 1993, I’ve finished reading 405 books. Just the book title, author, a few sentences about the book (including what I did or didn’t like), and a rating. Every January, I close out the prior year, print my log, hole-punch it, and put it in my book log binder.
In fact, I began logging every book I finished starting in the 8th grade, and I’ve been doing it ever since.
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