Books of Influence?

   I have read books throughout my life time, however, not as many as I would have wished I had. I really value books and the knowledge one can obtain from them. We live in a society in which 'knowlege is power' and to choose not to read is to choose to be ignorant.

                         

Ann Frank The Diary of a Young Girl 
I read this book at around 15 years old.The story of what the Jews went trough was all extremely interesting to me, and to read about a girl who kept a diary during this time was very compelling. Of course it was also sad to know that she was captured and then died in a concentration camp away from her family. Made me realize how grateful I should be.

http://www.amazon.com/Anne-Frank-Diary-Market- 

                                    



The Bible is a book I treasure most of all, for  the simple fact that I consider it to be the word of God in script. This is the most influential book I have read and will continue to be throughout my life. I continue to learn from it day after day, its incredible but a true reality.  It has changed my life in many ways, for the better.  http://www.bibles.com/    

                                 
                                

His Bright Light: The Story of Nick Traina By Danielle Steel  

This book I have read recently, it was recommended to me by an aunt. I have read in the past books by Danielle Steel, a great writer if I may say;  which was one of the reasons I did not hesitate to read this biography/autobiography about the author's son and his struggle with Manic Depression. This book was not only interesting but also educational, I was able to learn what it is to cope with a mental illness. He ended his life tragically in suicide.
http://www.randomhouse.com/features/steel/bookshelf/display.pperlisbn=9780385334679

                                      

  
    I plan to read a lot more books in my life span. Until I do I have these influential books in my list, perhaps you might be interested in one or two.