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By: Nate Gillespie

Nate Gillespie — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:10:43 +0000

Oh definitely, To Kill a Mockingbird. While I would have to give little more thought to the other 11 books on my list, there is no doubt that the Harper Lee classic would stand tall amongst the competition. Amidst the unfairness rife at the time with racism a way of life in a 1930s small town, the easiest option would be to ignore what’s happening and continue on. But for Atticus Finch, father and lawyer extraordinaire, this is just not an option. He firmly places himself and his family on the side of equality and justice, in spite of overwhelming resistance by the town folk and the ignorance of the day. His attempt to try and make something better is a powerful message passed on to his children (and of course, the readers). I came across a wonderful literature study guide called Shmoop that has some interesting things to say about the novel and what Harper Lee was trying to achieve through it. It’s worth a read, if only to consolidate your opinions on your Top 12 List!

By: 5 Types Of Posts To Write | Keith Goodrum

5 Types Of Posts To Write | Keith Goodrum — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:56:49 +0000

[...] 5. Meme posts – Some one writes a post about their favorite books or movies. Then they ask readers to make a blog post about the same. This is fun to write. Here is one in response to Ryan Healy’s meme: 9 Books That Influenced Me The Most… [...]

By: Wade Balsdon

Wade Balsdon — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:16:19 +0000

Thanks Keith you have given me a blog to write about.

By: Chrissy

Chrissy — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:52:33 +0000

I don't have 9 books or 12 books that have inspired me or that changed my life. I only have 1. That one book that has changed me is called, A Place to Belong By Peter Miller. It taught me that its possible to forgive no matter how much you hate. I can turn the other cheek now, something I probably would have never done before. I'm not much of a reader, but after this book, I am now! I never would have thought a book would change me like this. If you're looking for change, or just a really great book, check out A Place to Belong.

By: Can Books Change Your Life? | The Marketing Caddy

Can Books Change Your Life? | The Marketing Caddy — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:36:48 +0000

[...] Bible— I agree with Keith Goodrum, If I were stranded on a desert island, the one book I would want is The Bible. Every time I read [...]

By: Ryan Healy

Ryan Healy — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:24:04 +0000

Great list, Keith! Thanks for participating.

I loved To Kill a Mockingbird. It’s been so long, I should re-read it.

Of those on your list I haven’t read, Never Give In sounds most interesting to me. I’ve been studying leadership principles more lately.

By: Ryan M. Healy

Ryan M. Healy — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:21:59 +0000

12 Books That Changed My Life…

I love to read.
And I love to track every book I read.
In fact, I began logging every book I finished starting in the 8th grade, and I’ve been doing it ever since. Every January, I close out the prior year, print my log, hole-punch it, and put it…