Posted by Bart on May 16, 1998 at 01:43:45:
In Reply to: My Bookshelf (the top 20) posted by Carlos on May 05, 1998 at 15:43:00:
: I went home last night and made a list of the 20 best books on my bookshelf; "best" being defined as those books that have caused me to think, contemplate, re-evaluate, change my mind, change my perspective. I complete about a book a week, and usually have 3 or 4 in progress; therefore, I'm always looking for good reading material. Does anyone have suggestions for books along these lines (science, history or good fiction)?
Seeing that the posts on this thread have went from Walden to Vegetarianism I will mention that not only is Walden one book that for me would fit your definition of "best", but the chapter "Higher Laws" is good reading for anyone that does not like the thoughts of killing and eating animals.