March 2015 Question #5 and Question #6

[kybearfuzz]

Asked by guywithmonsters:

"What one book would you have everyone read if you could?"

Honestly, I don't have an answer for this one, as I've never had a book that had an overly profound effect on me. This has more to do with my reasons for reading and the type of books I go for.

Since I left college, I have made reading (outside of work) strictly an activity for pleasure. I read very little non-fiction for fun. I read to escape and they tend to be horror, mystery, and science fiction.

However, I guess if I had such a power to make people read something, I probably would have them read something outside their usual comfort zone in the hopes of expanding their horizons. For example, I would make overly religious people read a book on witchcraft or paganism, or a racist read a book by Toni Morrison or Terry McMillan.

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Asked by boobooirl:

"If you had to stay one age for the rest of your life what age would you choose?"

I guess there would be a lot of perks to say I would like to be 21 or 25 again, but as I've gotten older I realize how people my age often view the people that age. To be viewed as a adult "kid" would not be so fun.

I think I would choose "35" as my permanent age. It seems like that is a great place to be, experienced enough to have the respect of others, but young enough to still enjoy an evening out with friends. At 35, I think I was in my best shape and my work life was at a very exciting stage. If I could maintain the feeling that accompanied that year, I think it would be a great life.

What about you guys?

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Comments

[maxauburn.livejournal.com]

My favorite book that I would want everyone to read would be HAVE SPACESUIT, WILL TRAVEL, written by Robert Heinlein. I read it when I was 30, and it was a terrific book! The main character wins a space suit in a contest, and then he gets into all kinds of trouble after that. Either that or THE MARTIAN, by Andy Weir. I read that one only just last month, and it is an exciting read that will have you on the edge of your seat! It's about an astronaut who is accidentally left behind on Mars, and all the things he must do to stay alive until he can be rescued.

What age would I want to be permanently? Probably 65, as I would be a senior citizen. I'm only a little more than 7 years away from that landmark now. I never cared overmuch for being young at all. I like being older and looking older. I do get respect from more people now that I'm getting close to 60. :)

But to be an old man in this society? I would need to have super powers just to survive, as long as we are being hypothetical, LOL!

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the book choices, I'll have to look into them as they sounds like fun.

I'm surprised you picked an older age, where I think most of us would choose something younger. Still, I can imagine there are perks attached to being a senior.