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Books that Saved My Life
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The Perks of Being a WallflowerThe Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
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I read this when I was about 14 or 15. I recommend it to everyone I know (still!)
Crime and PunishmentCrime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
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A great read for thinking about the intellect's role in society.
Madame Bovary (Penguin Classics)Madame Bovary (Penguin Classics) by Gustave Flaubert
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Deals with gender roles in society and how others perceive us
House of LeavesHouse of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
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Another one I read when I was about 16. It put me into a contemplation coma for about 2 weeks.
Tripmaster Monkey: His Fake BookTripmaster Monkey: His Fake Book by Maxine Hong Kingston
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This taught me to let go.
Angels in America:  A Gay Fantasia on National Themes: Part One: Millennium Approaches Part Two:  PerestroikaAngels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes: Part One: Millennium Approaches Part Two: Perestroika by Tony Kushner
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A beautiful portrayal of love from all angles
A Clockwork OrangeA Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
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To what lengths should we go to in order to "rehabilitate" someone?
Dibs in Search of SelfDibs in Search of Self by Virginia M. Axline
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Excellent book that got me interested in working in the special education field
The Myth of Sisyphus: And Other EssaysThe Myth of Sisyphus: And Other Essays by Albert Camus
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Taught me spite