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In reply to the discussion: Do You Have a Fictional Book That You Have Read Several Times? [View all]LiberalLovinLug
(14,173 posts)Steppenwolf - Hermann Hesse
Zen and Art of Motorcycle Maintenance - Robert M. Pirsig
Breakfast of Champions - Kurt Vonnegut
The first for teaching me not to be so concerned with quality. In this case quality of the communication device, and be more appreciative of the communication itself, especially with music. Not to get stalled with preconceived ideas of quality and acceptability. ie. listening to music from a tinny transistor, stop compaining about the sound quality and appreciate more the music that does come out.
The second for teaching me the importance of looking for quality in our everyday lives. This may seem to counter the first, but it actually rounded out that argument. In that one still shouldn't fret about peripheral concerns with quality. But concentrate on striving towards true quality in our everyday lives where it matters most, if you have the choice, and in relationships above all.
And the third for just his overall brashness to suggest that life is but a joke being played on us. One could take this as insulting and depressing, but I took it as very liberating. Especially coming from a strict fundamentalist Christian home.