The Bible taught me how to live, whether you agree or not, it does have some good advice in it...and it is rather action-packed.
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is a good one. It has inspired some deep thought on late nights (funny how deep thoughts happen in three main places, while driving, while sleeping-trying to, while on a phone call with nature
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Tale of Two Cities made me want to be a better person and stand up for myself.
Rocket Boys taught me how to dream.