Cogswel_Cogs
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Feb 5, 2005
The books that I remember having effect on me and have stuck with me in many ways
Harold and Purple Crayon books(Encoraged and Read with Daughters)
Dr. Seus books (Encouraged and Read with daughters)
Roald Dahl especially (Wonka -James and giant Peach(Encoraged and read with Daughters)
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi (Never Encouraged- but probabbly should have- only thought of this nw when trying to remember things I enjoyed reading)
Call of the Wild (did not encorage)
Around the World in 80 days(did not encorage)
Dr. Dolittle books(did not encorage)
High School
To Kill a Mocking Bird (Encouraged)
Cather in the Rye (Oldest Ds favorite book - Shes not big reader)
Hitchhikers Guide to Galaxy (both dauhgters hate it)
Vonnegut (many) oldest daughter not impressed youngest alomst of age
Red Badge of Courage(did not encourage)
Call of the Wild (did not encorage)
Alice in Wonderland(Youngest read a little of - lost interest)
Of Mice and Men (I think somehow remembering bits and pieces of this book in my subconscious - might go back and reread.)
Brave New World (did not encourage)
Hobbit (did not encourage)
Lion Witch and Wardrobe (Encouraged youngest read most of them - she reads a lot - did not like as much as I did)
Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde (did not encourage)
Without Doubt Youngest Daughter would Add Harry Pottter books to this list.
Harold and Purple Crayon books(Encoraged and Read with Daughters)
Dr. Seus books (Encouraged and Read with daughters)
Roald Dahl especially (Wonka -James and giant Peach(Encoraged and read with Daughters)
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi (Never Encouraged- but probabbly should have- only thought of this nw when trying to remember things I enjoyed reading)
Call of the Wild (did not encorage)
Around the World in 80 days(did not encorage)
Dr. Dolittle books(did not encorage)
High School
To Kill a Mocking Bird (Encouraged)
Cather in the Rye (Oldest Ds favorite book - Shes not big reader)
Hitchhikers Guide to Galaxy (both dauhgters hate it)
Vonnegut (many) oldest daughter not impressed youngest alomst of age
Red Badge of Courage(did not encourage)
Call of the Wild (did not encorage)
Alice in Wonderland(Youngest read a little of - lost interest)
Of Mice and Men (I think somehow remembering bits and pieces of this book in my subconscious - might go back and reread.)
Brave New World (did not encourage)
Hobbit (did not encourage)
Lion Witch and Wardrobe (Encouraged youngest read most of them - she reads a lot - did not like as much as I did)
Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde (did not encourage)
Without Doubt Youngest Daughter would Add Harry Pottter books to this list.
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