Have you ever read a book that has inspired you to change your life?

Question:

Have you ever read a book that has inspired you to change your life?

What was the title of it,and in why did it make you want to change yourself?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

The Power Of One-Bryce Courtenay encouraged me to work on my self confidence allowing me to achieve far more than I ever thought possible.

The Color Purple-Alice Walker pretty much the same reasons as above.