LiveMusic Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Got one? I was thinking about this. Victor Frankl's "Man's Search For Meaning" is a book about his being in German prison camp. What he did to survive. Pretty profound. It was assigned to me in a college class. I guess it might be the first time I had an inkling about mortality / brutality / human condition. It's stuck with me through the years. I guess I should say The Bible as well. But not the way you usually hear people say. Reading it after I started questioning things once I got out of the Southern Baptist stranglehold on free thinking, wow, that was heavy. What the god of the Bible did and ordered done. Yikes. Took me awhile to get over it. My encyclopedias, as a child. Yep. I'd read those suckers for hours when there was nothing else to do. With pictures! I think it stimulated the desire to learn. Building curiousity. "Guitar Pull" by Philip Self. About Nashville songwriters, their life's story, etc. I couldn't put it down. I've read it more than once. That and Paul Zollo's 'Songwriter's On Songwriting. Those two stimulated my desire to tackle songwriting in a serious way. I'm not much on fiction. I can't think of any fiction that 'changed my life.' EDIT: DON'T FORGET -- please add HOW it changed your life. > > > [ Live! ] < < < Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbo_Tangent Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 The Art of War The Prophet - Kahlil Gibran I Ching A Brief History of Time - Steven Hawking Doors of Perception - Aldous Huxley Stranger in a Strange Land - Robert Heinlein I prefer not to go into how each affected my life; both because I don't want to subject everyone to a boring lengthy treatise (and an exercise in mental masturbatory narcissism), and also because I wouldn't want my experience to color the reactions/perceptions of those who haven't yet read them. Phil Tangent Studios http://artists.iuma.com/IUMA/Bands/Tangent2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Sayers Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 The Initiation - Elizabeth Haitch. A Course in Miracles. cheers john Studio Design Forum Studios Under Construction Home Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Conversations With God, vols. I, II, and III. I've upped my standards; now, up yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemtone Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 The Moon is a Harsh Mistress - Robert Heinlein. This book showed me how a SF book SHOULD be written. I became a SF junkie afterwards. One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich - Alexander Solzhenitsyn. This one showed the endurance of a single man caught in a governmental nightmare. A 'cautionary tale'. A Clockwork Orange - Anthony Burgess. The fight of the individual against forced governmental conformity. This book showed me that, while someone may be no hero, he deserves individuality and the rights of a free mind. The Lord of the Rings trilogy - JRR Tolkein. These books opened up the worlds of fantasy writing to me. Escapism at it's finest. When the real world gets too real, escape is possible to a world of magic and heroes. 1984 - George Orwell. Another 'cautionary tale' that made me an activist. Governmental conformity vs. the individual. Edited to stop LiveMusic's whining Happy 4th! -Tim from Star-Spangled Jersey Play. Just play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GY Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Self Reliance - Emerson GY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antimatter Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Introductory Circuit Analysis - Boylestad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fendercaster Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Back in the 70's, I was very influenced by Carlos Castaneda's "Don Juan" books. They were fascinating! Later, when I learned that they were bogus, I was kinda disillusioned. My gear: http://fendercaster.freeservers.com/guit3.html If you own two Lexus cars, do you have Lexi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Gauss Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 it was too late to change my life, but it's damn funny: "A Complete And Utter Failure" by Neil Steinberg -d. gauss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaotu Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 The Neo-Tech Discovery by Frank Wallace and anything Ayn Rand Dune is pretty deep too...underneath the surface of it all. www.myspace.com/anchorrecordings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip OKeefe Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 The Bible - God and a cast of thousands The Art of War - Sun Tzu On War - Carl von Clausewitz Animal Farm - George Orwell MIDI For Musicians - Craig Anderton When Bad Things Happen To Good People - Harold S. Kushner Catch 22 - Joseph Heller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dman Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Craig Anderton - Home recording for Musicians (circa 1979ish) Armed with a Teac 3440 a wall full of egg cartons amd Craigs book I aint never been the same.I'll have to look to see if I still have that book. Thanks Craig, I could have been a doctor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Base Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Fa Fa FA Fa fa fa fa fa FA fa FA FA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernest Buckley Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Think and Grow Rich, Napolean Hill Unlimited Power, Tony Robbins The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown Anything by Ralph Waldo Emerson www.ErnestBuckley.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveMusic Posted July 1, 2005 Author Share Posted July 1, 2005 Okay, you guys can do whatever you want to do... but you're not telling HOW IT CHANGED YOUR LIFE. Which I added to the original post within minutes of posting it. This way, it's just a list of popular books, which are all over the internet. The other way would be way more fun. Why don't you guys list a couple of tell how it changed your life? We could find some interesting comments. > > > [ Live! ] < < < Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherri Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Repair - Persig The Lord of the Rings Trilogy - Tolkein 1984 and Clockwork Orange Diary of Anne Frank The Lost Boys - Orson Scott Card www.metalblues.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernest Buckley Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 The books I choose changed my life in that they showed me success is not about luck. Its about being decisive, taking appropriate action and focusing on the goal. Then you assess the situation and if necessary, change the process to adapt for a strategic position that will take you closer to the goal. The Dan Brown book I mentioned did not change my life but it was a fabulous read! www.ErnestBuckley.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songrytr Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 "The Fool's Progress: An Honest Novel" - Edward Abbey's semi-autobiographical novel published just before he died. The first time I read it I was aware how much it underlined the discontents in my life. I didn't realize it would help begin a complete migration from pretty much everything that made up that part of my life (wife, job, etc.). Yes, it was a good thing. this house is empty now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbroni Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 The Teachings of Buddha - Changed my life in everyway. Brave New World - Has given me a different perspective on societal advancement and trends. The Teachings of Don Juan - Changed my viewpoint about how controlled substances should and should not be used. On the Road - The book that sparked my interest in literature. Dharma Bums - Opened my mind at a time it was totally needed. How could I have forgotten Hyperspace - Michio Kaku honorable mention Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Melbay's Complete book of Bass Essentials Craig Anderton - Home recording for Musicians Travels with Charlie - John Steinbeck Together all sing their different songs in union - the Uni-verse. My Current Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel E. Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 "The Painted Bird" by Jerzy Kosinski. "Sexus", "Nexus" and "Plexus" by Henry Miller. "You never can vouch for your own consciousness." - Norman Mailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelo Clematide Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Marshall McLuhan: "The Medium is the Message" Igor Stravinsky: "Poetics of Music" Marshall McLuhan: "The Gutenberg Galaxy" Anton Bruckner: Biography this books where essential for me, and gave me the strenght, and the courage to make music above bubblebum, the rest i learned from my wife... . -Peace, Love, and Potahhhhto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpel Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 When I was young: 1. Seuss - everything 2. James Thurber 3. Woody Allen 4. Everything by Vonnegut, including Eden Express by Mark Vonnegut (Kurt's son's account of his experience with schizophrenia) Later in life: Take your pick of the great modernist novels, but I'd settle on Joyce's Ulysses and something by Faulkner, probably As I lay Dying but maybe the Snopes trilogy. Later in life: Russell Hoban's wildly underappreciated masterpiece, Riddley Walker Henry Miller's Tropic of Cancer Martin Amis' The Information Oh so much more... Check out the Sweet Clementines CD at bandcamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBush Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 1. The Bible - The the source for understanding the creator and sustainer of everything else. 2. Being Human by Barrs and Macauley- It helped me see the flaws in platonist and enlightenment thinking. 3. The God Who is There by Francis Schaeffer- Got me thinking. A lot. 4. Modern Times by Paul Johnson. Best synopsis on the 20th century that I've read. 5. Master and Commander series by Patrick O'Brian. All 21 books- great historical fiction. Didn't change my life, but for sheer reading pleasure- totally engaging. Of course the list goes on, but not now... http://www.tbushrecording.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Knight Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde had a way of thumbing his nose at anyone who lacks tolerance. He forges forward with quips and sarcasm. An amazingly potent and at times venomous writer. It taught me to flip the bird to nay-sayers... The Importance of Living - Lin Yutang Lin Yutang was a Chinese man raised in a Catholic, privileged school in Hong Kong. He bridged the gap between western and eastern mentality. It taught me to recognize and listen to wisdom, even in the unlikeliest places. The Catcher in the Rye - JD Salinger This taught me to grow up. Holden Caulfield hated "phonies", "boring people", "people with acne and poor hygiene", but most of all, "phonies." But really, he was just afraid to grow up. Not like Peter Pan, but like the pissed off young teen who hates the new adult world he's being forced into. I just had I thought, Phait should read Catcher In The Rye! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Wing Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 "Starship Troopers" and "Red Planet" by Robert A. Heinlein - opened my imagination and started my joy of reading at the age of 9 in fourth grade. There are two theories about arguing with a woman. Neither one works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowly Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Surviving The Myth of Being Male. I can't remember the author. The hometown I was from taught me to try and beat evertbody up. You have to be the Alpha male, not true! Slowly "Let It Be!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dman Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 OK Duke although I've read a lot of good books if your talking about life changing books I'd have to say " The Road Less Traveled" by M Scott Peck. As far as how it changed my life I'll have to address that someother time when I don't have 12 songs staring at me begging to be mixed. Great read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stranger Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 You Are What You Think - Doug Hooper The Celestine Prophecy - James Redfield Conversations With God I, II, III - Neale Donald Walsch Wisdom of the Mystic Masters - Joseph J. Weed The Art Of War - Sun Tzu Secrets of The Baby Whisperer - Tracy Hogg Catcher In The Rye - JD Salinger I love dictionaries and thesaurus', too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveMusic Posted July 1, 2005 Author Share Posted July 1, 2005 One more time. PLEASE tell how it affected you. Else, it's just a book name, doesn't mean anything. If it's too much effort, heck, just pick ONE. Thanks! C'mon, play the game. > > > [ Live! ] < < < Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stranger Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Maybe we think you should just go read them yourself and tell us how they change your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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