I give in - I've got to put my choices up. BEST - not read it yet, but I've had delight, enjoyment, education, and inspiration from many books including the following; MOBY DICK, the opening statement by Ishmael relating his reasons for going to sea is outstanding. TRAVELS WITH CHARLEY, especially the chapter about the old actor. This sparked off a desire to travel in America which I do whenever the chance arises. THE INCOMPLEAT FOLKSINGER; Pete Seeger, need I say more?. THE LONG WALK TO FREEDOM, by Nelson Mandela. THE RIGHTS OF MAN, by Thomas Paine. MULES AND MEN, by Zora Neale Hurston. Tons more, many of those mentioned elsewhere in this thread. Reading right now - LAST NIGHTS FUN by Cairan Carson, wonderful stuff. NAEMANSON - please give me publishing details for DRIVE DULL CARE AWAY, that sounds right up my street. Thanks, Burl.