Anne of Green Gables still a life changer
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 | 7:25 AM ET
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A P.E.I. classic has made Indigo's list of Top Ten "Life-Changing Books" for the first decade of the millennium.
The bookseller's survey placed Anne of Green Gables in the fourth spot on the list, the highest ranked Canadian book. It was also the oldest book on the list apart from The Bible, which was ranked first.
Lisa Huie, manager of public relations for Indigo, said it is amazing how L. M. Montgomery's 1908 novel has remained relevant to readers.
"Anne has, for generations, connected with readers and I think that she continues to engage with book lovers across the country," said Huie.
The complete list of life changing books:
- The Bible.
- To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee, 1960.
- Tuesdays with Morrie, Mitch Albom, 1997.
- Anne of Green Gables, Lucy Maud Montgomery, 1908.
- The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini, 2003.
- The Alchemist, Paul Coelho, 1988.
- The Book of Negroes, Lawrence Hill, 2007.
- Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling, 1997.
- The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien, 1954.
- Life of Pi, Yann Martel, 2002.
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