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What is the most motivational fiction book you've ever read?

Something that inspires you and makes you feel like you can take on the world. Something that gives you the feeling of overwhelming confidence. Remember, the most motivational FICTION book.
If anyone says Twilight, I would like to punch them in the face but that is impossible unfortunately.

Everyman by Philip Roth is a rough read that really made me evaluate how I live. The book is about the life of man, and every encounter he has in life with illness and death. It can really make you re-evaluate any nasty habits when you read 250 pages of that.

The Road by Cormac McCarthy is an outstanding novel about the nature of humanity. The book is about a man and his son traveling down the coast in a post-apocolypic United States, their struggle to survive, and the struggle to retain humanity in the worst conditions.

19 Responses to “What is the most motivational fiction book you've ever read?”

LeinadE, on May 28th, 2009 at 11:13 pm Said:

The Golden Compass
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hedgehogCRAZY, on May 28th, 2009 at 11:38 pm Said:

The Book Theif

by Mark Zusak

i'm with you there on twilight..lol
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Jeannine, on May 29th, 2009 at 12:28 am Said:

The River King by Alice Hoffman or Lucas by Kevin Brooks
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clever question, on May 29th, 2009 at 12:48 am Said:

TWILIGHT!!!!
HA! I SAID IT!!!!!!!! WATCH YA GONNA DO NOW!?!?!?!??!?!
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Mrs. Wren, on May 29th, 2009 at 1:07 am Said:

The Five People you Meet in Heaven
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Robin, on May 29th, 2009 at 1:25 am Said:

the whole of the Black Magician Trilogy by Trudi Canavan. i get that little rush of adrenalin and joy every time i think of the plot

the last book especially, the High Lord. its SOOOOOOO amazing, it made my heart flutter!! it made me feel sooo good about myself, reading about the characters. i read it before exams, and i usually get very good marks (especially in english!)

read it, it will change your life :D:D:D:D
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LINA =), on May 29th, 2009 at 1:50 am Said:

The Giver Series! They are AWESOME!! There are The Giver, Gathering Blue, and the Messenger! Its soooo creepy how they all are put together at the end, cuz gathering blue is nothing like the giver! BUT… THE GIVER ARE PROBABLY THE BEST BOOKS IVE EVER READ!! SERIOUSLY THEY ARE AWESOME!!
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iluvhorrorfilms, on May 29th, 2009 at 2:27 am Said:

THESE BOOKS MADE ME FEEL WARM AND FUZZY INSIDE AFTER READING, ALONG WITH HAPPINESS:
Under the Wolf, Under the Dog by Adam Rapp
Everlost by Neal Shusterman
Unwind by Neal Shusterman
The Saga of Darren Shan (AKA Cirque Du Freak) by Darren Shan

Hope that helps ^^
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Allie, on May 29th, 2009 at 2:46 am Said:

Scrambled Eggs at Midnight by Brad Barkley and Heather Hepler. If it weren't for them, I would hate anything with romance!
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Nicole., on May 29th, 2009 at 3:16 am Said:

A Walk To Remember by Nicholas Sparks I think…
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laurenrockheadstrong, on May 29th, 2009 at 4:03 am Said:

twilight haha no! i love it but no unless u want to motivated to find a vampire lol

no i loved the great gasby and little women they have to be my all time favorite books
hope i helped
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Green Tango, on May 29th, 2009 at 4:47 am Said:

The Chronicles of Narnia

And the Pendragon books are simply remarkable.
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Calla, on May 29th, 2009 at 5:35 am Said:

it made me really sad but it was sooo inspirational!
flowers for algernon
my grandpa was friends with the author and i read it… it was so worth it! ;D
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goatsrule158942, on May 29th, 2009 at 5:51 am Said:

for some reason all the john green books; paper towns, looking for alaska, an abundance of katherines
i guess most people wouldn't choose those books but watever
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Joseph, on May 29th, 2009 at 5:57 am Said:

Everyman by Philip Roth is a rough read that really made me evaluate how I live. The book is about the life of man, and every encounter he has in life with illness and death. It can really make you re-evaluate any nasty habits when you read 250 pages of that.

The Road by Cormac McCarthy is an outstanding novel about the nature of humanity. The book is about a man and his son traveling down the coast in a post-apocolypic United States, their struggle to survive, and the struggle to retain humanity in the worst conditions.
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Michelle C, on May 29th, 2009 at 6:33 am Said:

Whoever says Twilight fails.

I think the story 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher is really inspiring. It doesn't necessarily give you overwhelming confidence, but it helps you to see life in a new perspective. It really motivated me to change criticism towards people because I don't know how it can effect others. Sounds cheesy, but that's how I felt.
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ivers, on May 29th, 2009 at 7:03 am Said:

The Count of Monte Cristo. I read an abridged version first, got it for fifty cents at a book fair. I was so swept away by the story and the determination of this man that I had to get the unabridged the next day. He overcomes so many obstacles in pursuit of his goals.

A close second: Passage, by Connie Willis.
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JiJi16ju, on May 29th, 2009 at 7:41 am Said:

the host
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Victoria A, on May 29th, 2009 at 8:13 am Said:

Protector of the Small Series: very pro feminism right there and i love it
Fever 1793: it made me feel like even thought im a teen, i can do something
Ender's Game: not very warm and fuzzy feeling but it makes you aware
I Am the Messenger: really cool since the character is an average guy
A Walk to Remember: really sad but makes you aware of others
Pope Joan: really awesome story and very pro feminism
5 People You Meet in Heaven: ties up everything in your life so you know that your life had meaning
The Giver: helps you stray from the main stream society
The Bean Trees: it filled me with hope and love
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