Cartoon History of the United States by Larry Gonick

Submitted by: Anonymous

Generally, what inspires you to read?
Magazine Covers.

At what age did you first read Cartoon History of the United States?
28 years old.

How did you come to read this book?
Interested in U.S. history.

Why has this book inspired you?
U.S. history is so simple and disorganized.

In reading this book, how has your life been influenced?
I feel the need to be more proactive in life.

The Art of War by Sun Tzu

Submitted by: Sarah Snyder

Generally, what inspires you to read?
A good series.

At what age did you first read The Art of War?
20 years old.

How did you come to read this book?
Given to me by my brother who is in the navy.

Why has this book inspired you?
It makes me try harder to fulfill my dreams.

In reading this book, how has your life been influenced?
It helps to give you confidence and strength to achieve your goals.

Ishmael by Daniel Quinn

Submitted by: John Santhew

Generally, what inspires you to read?
Gaining new insights or interesting subject matter.

At what age did you first read Ishmael?
21 years old.

How did you come to read this book?
Recommendation by a friend.

Why has this book inspired you?
It gives a new perspective on the world we live in, and it makes you think.

In reading this book, how has your life been influenced?
It's really made me think about how I've been living and how I can change my life to live less selfishly and think more about the planet than myself.

A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess

Submitted by: Nigel Spudes

Generally, what inspires you to read?
A book's uniqueness and deviation from normality.

At what age did you first read A Clockwork Orange?
Sixteen.

How did you come to read this book?
Recommendation from a friend.

Why has this book inspired you?
It made me think differently about language and morality.

In reading this book, how has your life been influenced?
It has shown me the disconnect between the youth and the elders and the dangers of ignorance of that.