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Tanin


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Books That Shaped America

 

The Library of Congress, the worlds largest repository of knowledge and information, began a multiyear Celebration of the Book with an exhibition on Books That Shaped America. The initial books in the exhibition are displayed below.

This list is a starting point, said Librarian of Congress James H. Billington. It is not a register of the best American books although many of them fit that description. Rather, the list is intended to spark a national conversation on books written by Americans that have influenced our lives, whether they appear on this initial list or not.

We hope you will view the list, nominate other titles, and most importantly, choose to read and discuss some of the books on this list, reflecting Americas unique and extraordinary literary heritage, which the Library of Congress makes available to the world.

http://www.loc.gov/bookfest/books-that-shaped-america/

http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2012/12-123.html



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I would have to add the Bible and Origin of Species. Though the Bible was certainly written prior to America being formed, it certainly had more to do with shaping this country than any other.

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The famous 12-step program for stopping an addiction has sold more than 30 million copies. Millions of men and women worldwide have turned to the program co-founded by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith to recover from alcoholism. The Big Book, as it is known, spawned similar programs for other forms of addiction.

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Thanks Tanin.

I did hear that a couple days ago. Pretty amazing.

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Angell wrote:

I would have to add the Bible and Origin of Species. Though the Bible was certainly written prior to America being formed, it certainly had more to do with shaping this country than any other.

             I second that Angell.



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