Let’s go on a trip down memory lane. Keep the tissues nearby.
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The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
"The word-play used in that book was a huge inspiration for me to, eventually, study linguistics."
—Matthew Jachowski, Facebook
"For someone still as bored and lonely most of the time as Milo was at the start of the book, reading his adventures gives me a little happiness even now."
—Meredith MacLean, Facebook
"It inspired my love of language (and rhyme and reason) — it brought language and all of its intricacies to life!"
— jocelync47ea8677f
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
"I still read it to this day as a reminder to appreciate what my parents and grandparents have done for me and to enjoy every moment of life instead of always seeking the next big thing or adventure."
—sherryshojaee
"It was the first book that I have a vivid memory of my mother reading to me. It was in our first house, and at the end I remember just bawling for what seemed like forever. Not only did it teach me to respect the environment around me, but also the people and relationships I held. You can’t always expect people to give because eventually they’ll have nothing left."
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