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Dear /lit/,
Have you ever read a book that woke you up, pulled your head out of your ass, motivated or inspired you to elevate yourself out of whatever situation you were in at the time? I'm not necessarily talking about some philosophy or self-help book, but rather something you related to on a deep enough level that precipitated positive change in the way you went about living?

>> No.3176880

Oblomov made me hate myself. Haven't really changed, though.

>> No.3176897

of human bondage

>> No.3176908

>>3176897
I will check that out. Thanks

>> No.3176950

Mein Kampf. No, really.

>> No.3176951

>>3176950

>something you related to on a deep enough level that precipitated positive change in the way you went about living
>Mein Kampf

Explain how the ramblings of an angry anti-communist made a positive change in your life

>> No.3176953

Being and Nothingness was my self-help book.

>> No.3177001

>>3176866
The Stranger

>> No.3177008

The Prince. When you read it metaphorically you can use it to manipulate women and individuals.

>> No.3177059

>>3177001
I know, but you're not meant to admit it.

>> No.3177068

Here's a nice stocking stuffer

http://www.amazon.com/Mastery-Robert-Greene/dp/0670024961/

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3177126

>fortune is a woman...
>manipulation

You clearly misread the text

>> No.3177127

>>3177126
>>3177008
goddamnit

>> No.3177141

All the Kings Men.

really spoke to me for some reason.

>> No.3177192

>>3177068
I'll have to check that out. I have yet to read the laws of power, which seems to be pretty popular. Would you suggest reading that before mastery?

>> No.3177230

no