By Beatrix S
In this article, I list my five great books of all time. By "great books", I mean books that have made a lot of people happy.
Dune is the successful science fiction novel by Frank Herbert that follows the story of Paul Atreides, the heir of the noble house Atreides and their valuable "spice" source found on the planet Arrakis. The main character is left to decide the fate of his planet. The book explores themes of religion, politics, and ecology in a new context. The book was published in 1965 and it has become a big success, having 5 sequels, movie adaptations, and even a couple of computer game spin-offs.
The Wheel of Time is a fantasy novel in 12 volumes by James Oliver Rigney Jr, also known as Robert Jordan. The series is not over yet, with two more volumes still to be published. The main character Rand al'Thor sets out to find the Horn of Valere, which will bring back to life the Heroes of Legend. It was announced that the last two volumes will be published between 2010 and 2011, while the first volume was published in 1990. The volumes were number one on the New York Times Bestseller List and have sold 44 million copies. If you're a fan of Lord of the Rings, you will love this series.
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne is a self-help book that advocates optimism and positive thinking. The book offers advice for those in need, to take control of an issue in their life, such as losing weight or getting a job. The book has received mixed reviews; some people consider that some of the book’s ideas might be counter-productive or even harmful. But others I know think the book can be a great aid for those who need to help themselves. It’s up to you to decide. The book was published in 2006.
Chicken Soup for the Soul is by motivational speakers Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen. The book is a collection of stories aimed at motivating depressed people or people going through a hard time. The book was published in 1993 and soon became a known brand. Other Chicken Soup books were published for different problems, such as Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul and Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul. If you find yourself challenged by hardships in life, then grab one of these books; they will make you feel better.
Black Beauty is one of the most beautiful stories ever written. The author, Anna Sewell, spent a lot of her life around horses and decided to write a book about these magnificent creatures. The narrator is Black Beauty, a horse that goes through a lot, but always learns something. The book is about compassion, love, and kindness, and it’s a great book for people of all ages. The book was published in 1877, just a few months before the author died.