"That" book

[Tim Over Whelmed]

I've heard many stories about an article, film or book that has shaped a young person's future. If you could give your teenage Son, imaginary or real, one book to read to help them understand about perseverance, compassion and tolerance what would it be?

I have a book signed by Ranulph Fiennes which is a great read and llustrates the ability of the human body to achieve great things and survive against all odds.

What would be your choice? (*Playboy Annual is not a valid choice)

 

[Common as Mook]

I've heard many stories about an article, film or book that has shaped a young person's future. If you could give your teenage Son, imaginary or real, one book to read to help them understand about perseverance, compassion and tolerance what would it be?

I have a book signed by Ranulph Fiennes which is a great read and llustrates the ability of the human body to achieve great things and survive against all odds.

What would be your choice? (*Playboy Annual is not a valid choice)

The Catcher in the Rye.

 

[Medwayseagull]

"The best quotes from NSC". A lesson in humour in adversity.

 

[Common as Mook]

"The best quotes from NSC". A lesson in humour in adversity.

Actually, scratch my original suggestion. Kev's dartboard thread should be essential reading for everyone.

 

[Hotchilidog]

To Kill a Mockingbird was the one book that really impacted me.

 

[madinthehead]

Compassion and tolerance for me would be "The Celestine Prophecy" by James Redfield.. It seems to get a bit of a marmite reception (Love it or hate it), but I like to think it can help understand human interactions and some behaviour traits...

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/21-Yaks-Sp...78253089&sr=8-1&keywords=21+yaks+and+a+speedo

 

[Gwylan]

To Kill a Mockingbird was the one book that really impacted me.

This. I didn't actually read it as a teenager but I wish I had

 

[Hillian1]

To Kill a Mockingbird was the one book that really impacted me.

Was about to post the very same thing.

 

[cjd]

The Overloaded Ark by Gerald Durrell.

Keep The River on your Right by Thomas Schneebaum.

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

Animal farm. A wonderful insight into human nature and incidentally inspired by time Orwell spent in Eastbourne whilst staying at Chalk Farm.

Another memorable read was Lord of the flies.

 

[The Clamp]

Endurance. The story of Ernest Shackleton.

 

[catfish]

The Grapes Of Wrath. It's message is still relevant today especiall bearing in mind recent event in Calais.

 

[JCL666]

The Road by Cormac McCarthy.

 

[Tyrone Biggums]

A Brave New World.

So that the kid embraced individualism over being a collective sheep.

 

[Buzzer]

I don't think there's any one book that I would recommend. I'm 47 and only a few weeks back I read 'Requiem For A Dream' for the first time and it has had a profound effect on me. My only advice would be to read as much as you can by as many different writers and as many different genres as possible.

 

[StonehamPark]

Fantastic Sluts & Where to Find Them

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

The Road by Cormac McCarthy.

Best book ever. I've just started it again, for the fifth time. Amazing how McCarthy managed to squeeze so much material from one overcast afternoon stroll down London Road and across The Level to the seafront.

 

[pearl]

To Kill a Mockingbird was the one book that really impacted me.

The film is good too

 

[n1 gull]

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - maybe not for youngsters but early adults