Question :
Talk about the book that most changed or influenced your life (was it a book that turned you from an average to avid reader, did it help you deal with a particularly difficult situation, does it bring you comfort every time you read it?).
Answer :
If it wasn't for J.R.R. Tolkien’s "The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy I would not be married, would have never met my husband and wouldn't have just celebrated my 6th wedding anniversary with him. It helps that the book is absolutely epic, wonderfully written, beautiful is style, telling and scenery. When it comes to classics this is my ultimate favorite, I fell in love with Legolas (before movie), wanted Boromir to be good all along, wanted Sam to be the hero (and how did that turn out!?), wanted to celebrate Pippen and Merry's home coming to Shire after becoming the best version of themselves through trials. Wanted the Tree Ents to absolutely wipe the table of Saruman's army, wanted to morn Gandalf until he returned as Gandalf the White, wanted to see the Golden Wooden City of Lothlorien and spend the rest of my life there...
Plus it was the first big classic that I read and got heavily invested in researching to no end - even leaned Elvish.
Yes, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy it is for me!
Wow this book has definitely had an impact on your life!!
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ReplyDeleteWow what an influence! I am still smacking my head at forgetting to include The Hobbit on my list. I loved it and LOTR.
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Hmmmm, maybe I should try reading these to get a husband too ;) Haha, just kidding...but I really want to read these! i own them, but I haven't gotten around to it. Great pick and I love the story!!
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Very cool, great pick! Now I need to know! How did you meet your hubby cause of the book? :]
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♥ Sarah
I never really got into The Lord of The Rings but my husband did. LOL! He loves them.
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Hey Sarah! Well, after reading the books I signed up at a Tolkien Forum and he (hubby) was there as well, we got to talking about Tolkien's work in detail and then talking about ourselves and then meeting one day for a summer vacation and it turned out that we liked to be around each other and rest is well-- pretty obvious, ;) we got married about 4 years later. :) Ten years together thanks to the Lord of the Rings. ♥
ReplyDeleteI suppose I should mention I live in Finland and he use to live in U.S. ;)
@Niina - Oh fun! Very cool. So who ended up moving? hehe
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@Sarah - oh he did! LOL! And his friends and family thought he was crazy for leaving AMERICA. ;) You know. But we are very happy here. :)
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What an interesting book to lead to a marriage.
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Jess @ The Midnight Bookworm
Hi! Thanks for stopping by my blog. This is the first time I've seen The Lord of The Rings in this week's FF! :) I liked the movies but I haven't actually read the book :)
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Hopping through. So cool that LOTR was so meaningful in your life. I haven't been able to finish it. :-(
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I love The Lord of the Rings and all other things Tolkien-related, but I believe that you love them more than I do.
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Hiya, thanks for visiting my blog. Following you back!
ReplyDeleteThat's such a cool "How We Met" story that you and your husband have; you sound like you're made for each other. I can't believe you know Elvish - I'm so impressed by that!
Wow, what an answer! I also just celebrated my 6th wedding anniversary and share a love of LOTR with my husband! :)
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