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Atlas Shruggd by Ayn Rand - turned me into a little shit. Ragged Trousered Philanthropist - restored my empathy and created a depth of understanding that has not left me in the 25 years since I read it. (I recommend the second and not the first).

The Poisonwood Bible - turned me into a (troubled) atheist and (untroubled) feminist.

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I've been looking for a reason to read The Ragged Trousered Philanthropist, I think I'll check it out.

I recommend the first. Atlas Shrugged is one of my favourites. The main lesson I took from it was to think for myself. A quote from the book (paraphrased): "an error made by yourself is safer than ten truths taken on faith".

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