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Originally Posted by Ken Leung
What book(s) inspired you the most when you were growing up?
I am looking for books that changed the way you think when you were going up, books that shaped the person you are today. It could be books like the one above or a philosophy text book, basically something that left a mark after you read it.
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This may sound extremely childish and silly, but a book that really changed my outlook on life, love and frienships was
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul. I was about 12 when I read it, and it really changed how I viewed life. Stories in that book just really took hold of my heart. I still remember how affected I was by some of the sad stories in it...I remember stories about teasing, family issues, and relationships. They all were related to me in one way or another, and they taught me to not take advantage of what I have, and how lucky I am to be living in the US, and that I have loving friends and a loving family, and without all this, I wouldn't be in Robotics with all you wonderful people.
This book may seem childish to many of you, since I'm only 15, but it really changed my outlook and behavior now. Whomever has not read this book and is a teenager and goes through the trials and issues any teenager goes through, read the book. It will really make you think of how you handle situations, and tells you what to do when you come across one along the way.
--d0ri