Re: Books that changed my life - Tell me more!
 

A book which didn't actually change my life but did make me question what was reality, is "Arigo: Surgeon of the Rusty Knife" by John G. Fuller.

Published in 1974, it tells the story of Ze Arigo, a Brazilian peasant who performed surgical operations with nothing more than a pocketknife - producing very little or no bleeding. He diagnosed illnesses and prescribed cures without knowing a thing about pharmacology. The book has many photos of operations being performed and also tells of his persecution by the authorities.

He claimed that he heard voices that told him what to prescribe. His death in a suspicious car accident on January 12th, 1971, made headlines all over Brazil.

Re: Books that changed my life - Tell me more!
 

Hmmm, looks like I will have to read "On The Beach" again. I read that many many years ago and do remember I couldn't put it down, literally.

Now for those who may be in the position I was 20 years ago, there is a book called, "The 2 Babylons or The Catholic Church Proven to Be the Worship of Baal" written by The Reverand Alexander Hyslop in 1870.

This book was banned, not sure how available it is now but for people struggling with coming out of organised religion, this is a total and amazing eye opener. It is an extensive work and as such, it is not easy reading but definitely a MUST HAVE for any scholar.

Z