Books that changed our lives

Here at The Verge, we try to help our readers by offering news, reviews, and analyses about tech and its relationship to how we live. But one of the things that can most affect our lives is books. Whether they're fiction or factual, whether they're fun or philosophical, whether they offer a story or a recipe, books can impact us in a variety of different - and important - ways. We asked the staff about a book they'd read that impacted their life or outlook in some significant way. Interestingly, several of the books were read when they were young, and two were cookbooks. What follows are the books that they chose, along with an explanation … Read the full story at The Verge.