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The Only Five Books I Need to Survive
By an Amazon.com customer
The World According to Garp (Modern Library)The World According to Garp (Modern Library) by John Irving
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It's a hilarious, twisted, heartbreaking ride -- you know, just like life.
The Power and the Glory (Penguin Classics)The Power and the Glory (Penguin Classics) by Graham Greene
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Hands-down, this is the most powerful and moving meditation ever written on what "faith" really means.
To Kill a MockingbirdTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
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This is the best kind of book: one that reveals new truths every time I read it.
Song of SolomonSong of Solomon by Toni Morrison
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All answers to life's questions can be found in this book (believe it).
James and the Giant PeachJames and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
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This magical creation becomes even more meaningful when you read it as an adult. Dahl's talent astounds me.