Did you read..........

[commonsense]

I never read it and I'm an avid reader.
As I recall we had choices on our reading list and I couldn't get in to it....I'm sure it was the profanity.

[Margies3]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

The strong language in Catcher in the Rye is pervasive, making it hard to read, and taking it completely off the list for my children, despite it's recommendation as a "classic" on most book lists. However, I have it in .pdf format if you want it, Margie.

MissBrattifield, I think I might want to at least give it a shot. If you want to email it to me, I'd be very grateful. Thank you for sharing.

[ChTatum]

Yes, I have read it. Yes, the language is bad. Yes, it is a classic. And yes, I might read it again.

Somewhat bittersweet, but I shouldn't give much away.

[ChTatum]

If you have time on your hands, I would also suggest you read "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand.

Very prophetic.

[Jermyn Davidson]

I had heard of that book, but it wasn't required reading for us.

Baldwin's "Native Son" and Miller's "Death of a Salesman" are two books that were required reading that stand out to me from HS days, long, long ago.

I read, "Lord of the Flies" and really enjoyed it!

I still quote from it at times, "Kill the pig! Cut her throat! Spill her blood!"

My some of my co-workers chuckle with me because I usually say it at the most convenient times!!