The Beat of a Different Drum

What book(s) surprised you by the impact it had on you?

by Paul D. Marks

Theres been many books over the years that have had an impact on me one way or another.
And I know that a lot of people were influenced by Catcher in the Rye, but I didnt read it till I was an adult. Others were inspired by Tolkien, but Ive never read him. Sorry, Im just not into fantasy. Music had and still has a great influence on me, as does Edward Hoppers art, but that isnt the question.

So, if I was going to pick a...