books to make you think that may even change your life

A Listmania! list by Ms. Laura C. Macmillan
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Stargirl (Readers Circle)
1.  Stargirl (Readers Circle) by Jerry Spinelli
The list author says:
  "i very rarely cry at books, but with this, i did. i cried and cried! it makes you think of society's perspective of normal and why you should express your indiviualism."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)

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Birdsong
2.  Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks
The list author says:
  "this book just changes your perceptions on how precious life is."
£4.15   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (392 customer reviews)

The Color Purple
3.  The Color Purple by Alice Walker
The list author says:
  "this book is shocking and touching and amazing and upsetting from start to finish."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)

Atonement
4.  Atonement by Ian McEwan
The list author says:
  "this book has a great twist at the end that certainly makes you think."
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (286 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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For Tibet, with Love: A Beginner's Guide to Changing the World
5.  For Tibet, with Love: A Beginner's Guide to Changing the World by Isabel Losada
The list author says:
  "this book i read when i was in Nepal and now, i only ever use eco friendly or natural products, only buy free trade and never buy anything made in china."
£6.39   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)

Beloved
6.  Beloved by Toni Morrison
The list author says:
  "beautiful and heartbreaking. if you like The Colour Purple and haven't read this. please do"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)

Falling Leaves Return to Their Roots: The True Story of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter
7.  Falling Leaves Return to Their Roots: The True Story of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter by Adeline Yen Mah
The list author says:
  "this book also backed up my dislike for chinese society and culture.  how people can treat a child like is portrayed in the book, i'll never know."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)

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The Lovely Bones
8.  The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
The list author says:
  "this book really was suprising, it's brutal and yet delicate and lovely"
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (640 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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