What are some of the most thought provoking books you've read?

What are some of the most thought provoking books you've read?
by

1 Answer

Answer :

Animal Farm 1984 Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein and yes I have read them . ;)
by

Related questions

Which is better to answer, thought provoking questions that are not 100% grammatically sound, or questions that are 100% grammatically sound but is as thought provoking as a used dry sponge?

Description : Which is better to answer, thought provoking questions that are not 100% grammatically sound, or questions that are 100% grammatically sound but is as thought provoking as a used dry sponge?

Last Answer : answer:It really doesn’t have to be an either or situation. I have seen plenty of questions that were both grammatically sound and thought-provoking. Naturally, I would prefer to see a thought-provoking question that has some grammatical issues. However, I would still push that question to editing.

Would someone PLEASE post a thought provoking, stimulating, intelligent , question ?

Description : Would someone PLEASE post a thought provoking, stimulating, intelligent , question ?

Last Answer : No.

Thought-provoking hypothesis: Diminishing or eliminating religion will further increase the depression epidemic - Agree or disagree?

Description : Thought-provoking hypothesis: Diminishing or eliminating religion will further increase the depression epidemic - Agree or disagree?

Last Answer : answer:The real reason for depression in my estimation is the western culture. Consumerism, families where both parents have to work for a living, millions of people who have to work 2 jobs to ... to expect discrimination based on their non-belief. Atheists are the least trusted minority in the US.

Who wants to play the alphabetic, thought-provoking, five-worded, thing game?

Description : Who wants to play the alphabetic, thought-provoking, five-worded, thing game?

Last Answer : answer:Let’s begin with… Art – what I try to create

Are my Questions confusing, thought-provoking or just downright nonsense (See details)

Description : Are my Questions confusing, thought-provoking or just downright nonsense (See details)

Last Answer : I usually find it helpful to have the question in the “question” part and then add details in the “details” part. If the two don’t match then I stop reading.

What do you think of "Thought-provoking Questions"?

Description : What do you think of "Thought-provoking Questions"?

Last Answer : Honestly, I don’t think they qualify as thought provoking. Most of those have pretty simple answers. I think I found them more amusing as a kid. Now I’m more interested in philosophy, sociology, psychology, etc. These just don’t make the cut.

Prostaglandins are chemical substances thought to a) increase sensitivity of pain receptors. Prostaglandins are believed to increase sensitivity to pain receptors by enhancing the pain-provoking effect of bradykinin. b) reduce the perception of pain. Endorphins and enkephalins reduce or inhibit transmission or perception of pain. c) inhibit the transmission of pain. Endorphins and enkephalins reduce or inhibit transmission or perception of pain. d) inhibit the transmission of noxious stimuli. Morphine and other opioid medications inhibit the transmission of noxious stimuli by mimicking enkephalin and endorphin.

Description : Prostaglandins are chemical substances thought to a) increase sensitivity of pain receptors. Prostaglandins are believed to increase sensitivity to pain receptors by enhancing the pain-provoking ... opioid medications inhibit the transmission of noxious stimuli by mimicking enkephalin and endorphin.

Last Answer : a) increase sensitivity of pain receptors. Prostaglandins are believed to increase sensitivity to pain receptors by enhancing the pain-provoking effect of bradykinin.

Can you suggest some books to read on how to become a Canadian diplomat?

Description : Can you suggest some books to read on how to become a Canadian diplomat?

Last Answer : answer:Some information re qualifications: http://www.international.gc.ca/jobs-emplois/faq.aspx?lang=eng http://www.canadianbusiness.com/lists-and-rankings/best-jobs/2014-government-program-officer/ How to ... his wife Michele Landsberg have written quite a bit, so look some of their work up.

What are some influential books that you have read?

Description : What are some influential books that you have read?

Last Answer : Black like me.

What are some books that you recommend as a good read?

Description : What are some books that you recommend as a good read?

Last Answer : answer:The Alchemist, Life of Pi, The Birth of Venus…I could go on and on and on, but these are just some of the books I’ve most recently read that left a big impression. Edit: Like Water for Chocolate is also a very good read.

What are some good books to read to understand law?

Description : What are some good books to read to understand law?

Last Answer : answer:“My Life In Court by Louis Nizer” is absolutely great. His other work is great reading as well. But, the one I am touting, is short stories…which I love anyway. Nizer is was a straight shooter…and, a damn nice guy.

What are some of the best books for a parent of a future middle schooler to read?

Description : What are some of the best books for a parent of a future middle schooler to read?

Last Answer : This may sound silly but The Diary of a Wimpy Kid is actually quite interesting. I was told they were originally written for parents to read to understand some of the things their children go through in ... a hit for children. I read all of them with my son and I think they were worth reading.

Looking for some light books to read, more details within.

Description : Looking for some light books to read, more details within.

Last Answer : You could read The Stranger by Albert Camus. I’ve always liked that book. Or you could read a short story, like The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. It’s excellent, and pretty creepy.

Which books from the "Song of Ice and Fire" series can I read if I don't want to go beyond where we are at the end of Season 4?

Description : Which books from the "Song of Ice and Fire" series can I read if I don't want to go beyond where we are at the end of Season 4?

Last Answer : You can safely read books 1 & 2 for sure. I have not finished the others to tell you if you are safe to read them, but I think the television series is working on book 4. Hopefully someone else can tell you a definitely stopping point, but while you wait, you can start with the first two.

Parents: Are there any books you won't let your kid read?

Description : Parents: Are there any books you won't let your kid read?

Last Answer : answer:It varies based on the childs age. I usually read the book or watch the movie ahead if I am concerned. There are many books and movies over the years that I have let my daughter ... music is not going to corrupt a child that has a good foundation and communication with their parent anyway.

Anyone know any good books to read?

Description : Anyone know any good books to read?

Last Answer : Anything by Cormac McCarthy. Specifically, The Road, Blood Meridian, and No Country for Old Men. It’s not much of an action, but a great dark comedy is What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.

Read any good books lately?

Description : Read any good books lately?

Last Answer : Beyond Secularism – Neera Chandhoke

Can you recommend a book that I should read, based on these books that I have read and enjoyed?

Description : Can you recommend a book that I should read, based on these books that I have read and enjoyed?

Last Answer : Faust I and II by Goethe Bahnwärter Thiel by Gerhart Hauptmann Kabale und Liebe by Friedrich Schiller I’m sure you can find english translations of those.

Mitch albom books ,i have read " five people you meet in heaven" and "for one more day" by this author, does anyone know of any similar type books i can purchase?

Description : Mitch albom books ,i have read " five people you meet in heaven" and "for one more day" by this author, does anyone know of any similar type books i can purchase?

Last Answer : Have you read “Tuesdays with Morrie?” Not a bad read.

Read any good books lately?

Description : Read any good books lately?

Last Answer : New Moon its the second book in the twilight series.

Has anyone read Any of Robert Greene's books?

Description : Has anyone read Any of Robert Greene's books?

Last Answer : I only know of one Robert Greene – Elizabethan playwright and contemporary of Shakespeare and Marlowe. And I would hesitate to call him a writer of books. If you’re speaking of another writer my answer is no. Best of luck.

What books can I read that will improve my SOCIAL ANALYTICAL SKILLS?

Description : What books can I read that will improve my SOCIAL ANALYTICAL SKILLS?

Last Answer : T.S. Eliot speaks the truth.

What is your favorite books to read?

Description : What is your favorite books to read?

Last Answer : For fun, I like to read mysteries, science fiction and non-fiction a lot, but a lot of different types of books appeal to me and are part of my reading.

Who has ever read the Vampire Diaries books?

Description : Who has ever read the Vampire Diaries books?

Last Answer : I wish somone would answer my question =(

What is the best eBook reader for the iPhone? I'm currently using textonphone.com but cannot read purchased books.

Description : What is the best eBook reader for the iPhone? I'm currently using textonphone.com but cannot read purchased books.

Last Answer : I dont use one but I would check the apps on Apple.com. I have seen some on their. After you get there click on Iphone and then on the right it will say top apps or something like that. You can click on that and browse the apps by category.

How many books do you read a year?

Description : How many books do you read a year?

Last Answer : honestly, as many as I can. I probably average a book a week.

Have you ever read any of the "Tintin and snowy" books?

Description : Have you ever read any of the "Tintin and snowy" books?

Last Answer : No sadly, I did watch a few of the TV shows that were on when I was really young (seeing as they would have been aired in the UK when I was around 4/5) so I don’t remember much but it’s one thing I wish I could go back to and watch/know more about. Maybe I should look for the books sometime…

I need a book to read, What are the best books? (See details for more info)

Description : I need a book to read, What are the best books? (See details for more info)

Last Answer : Ones that spring to mind are: The Time Machine by H.G. Wells His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman The Chronicles of Ancient Darkness by Michelle Paver Anything by Terry Pratchett, if you want some humour as well I’ll probably be back with more :)

What books do you like to read?

Description : What books do you like to read?

Last Answer : answer:I read pretty much the same type of books that you do, except not history so much. I also have to admit that I love the horror/romance books, too. I like informative books on just about any topic.

Most overrated book you've read?

Description : Most overrated book you've read?

Last Answer : Wuthering Heights, no contest. So much whine packed into one little book.

What was your favourite science-fiction book that you've read?

Description : What was your favourite science-fiction book that you've read?

Last Answer : That’s a had one for me. I have read and loved so many. I guess that I would have to say the first one that I ever read, which was Andre Norton’s Catseye

What's a Recent Book You've Read that you Would Not Recommend? Why?

Description : What's a Recent Book You've Read that you Would Not Recommend? Why?

Last Answer : Hmmm… I’m very picky about the books I choose, so I’m usually not disappointed. But I guess if had to choose, it would be Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk. I loved Survivor and while I haven’t read Fight Club, I enjoyed the movie immensely, but for some reason Haunted escaped me. I didn’t even finish it.

What are some fast paced thriller books with male protagonist?

Description : What are some fast paced thriller books with male protagonist?

Last Answer : Just about anything by Robert Ludlum, especially the Bourne Trilogy. You can read his books in a single extended sitting, they are definitely page turners.

What are some great books for a 5 year old?

Description : What are some great books for a 5 year old?

Last Answer : Faust Nathan the Wise Lineman Thiel Life of Galileo

Could you recommend some good books on the subject of humanism?

Description : Could you recommend some good books on the subject of humanism?

Last Answer : I found this one.

Can you help me get some books on the following topics?

Description : Can you help me get some books on the following topics?

Last Answer : Here’s How Stuff Works by Marshall Brain ( YUP his real name ). Website and many books.

Do you also love books on tape and will you help suggest/find some online for me?

Description : Do you also love books on tape and will you help suggest/find some online for me?

Last Answer : answer:Since when can you upload over 8 hours (!) on one Youtube “clip’? Here’s Fellowship 8 hours???

What are some examples of books in which the protagonist is the "bad guy"?

Description : What are some examples of books in which the protagonist is the "bad guy"?

Last Answer : Macbeth Well, he doesn’t win the conflict, though

What are some good Young Adult books for the upcoming winter break?

Description : What are some good Young Adult books for the upcoming winter break?

Last Answer : I had a YA Lit. class this summer and was pleasantly surprised by The Book Thief. Outside of the YA section have you read the Wheel of Time? Now that’s some good fantasy.* *People talk and such, and there are actually women who kick ass and are more than tits and damsels in distress. Amen.

What are some good market research books/resources for beginners?

Description : What are some good market research books/resources for beginners?

Last Answer : answer:Do you want terminologies or do you want a finger on the pulse and to make sense? I don't know how you can function at all in your capacity unless your clients are so clueless ... to plan their marketing direction, branding exercise and market reach in the next 6 months to 5 years.

What are some good short story books?

Description : What are some good short story books?

Last Answer : A very funny, but older, collection of short stories is Dating Your Mom by Ian Frazier

What were some of your favorite books before the age of 16 or so?

Description : What were some of your favorite books before the age of 16 or so?

Last Answer : answer:Well honestly I didn’t really read back then, I was too busy playing video games. But now I read and I love books like Percy Jackson, The Kane Chronicles, Harry Potter. I guess these are books for adolescence / teens.. I’m 28 so maybe I am making up on lost time.

What are some good surgery/medical books and sites?

Description : What are some good surgery/medical books and sites?

Last Answer : PubMed for scholarly papers.

Can anyone recommend some good self-help books?

Description : Can anyone recommend some good self-help books?

Last Answer : Napoleon Hill – Think and Grow Rich is excellent in my opinion. Very old, but definitely great.

Alright, 2 Qs: a list of all books by BrianWeiss ; What are some other similar riliable authors of this same topic?

Description : Alright, 2 Qs: a list of all books by BrianWeiss ; What are some other similar riliable authors of this same topic?

Last Answer : Sounds like homework! Use Google and do your own legwork.

What are some good books I can breeze through quickly?

Description : What are some good books I can breeze through quickly?

Last Answer : Anything by Dan Brown. Very pulling books that will keep you reading chapter after chapter of cliff hangers. Great style of writing.

What are some good books?

Description : What are some good books?

Last Answer : I’m guessing you’re interested in romance novel suggestions then, and not general reading?

What are some similar books?

Description : What are some similar books?

Last Answer : answer:why did you like it? because it got turned into a movie? or was it the scientist/zombies/last person on earth?

Books - what are some lesser known book titles that you would suggest?

Description : Books - what are some lesser known book titles that you would suggest?

Last Answer : Check out PaulDryBooks.com. This is a wonderful small press of a friend of mine who publishes lovely and interesting books.

My 12 year old neice has recently become interested in anime, a genre i know very little about. Her birthday's coming up and i'd like to get her some of the best anime books out there that are appropriate for her age group. Any suggestions fellow ask-publicites?

Description : My 12 year old neice has recently become interested in anime, a genre i know very little about. Her birthday's coming up and i'd like to get her some of the best anime books out there that are appropriate for her age group. Any suggestions fellow ask-publicites?

Last Answer : oldie but goodie, Sailor Moon