There is a strange contradiction that emerges whenever a large scale survey sets out to discover what book tops the list of the all-time best.
The Lord of the Rings frequently emerges as the most popular read. And yet, there are few women, no feminism and no sex. It is about as counter cultural as one could imagine. So how is it possible that this book has snuck underneath the vast weight of social conditioning to reach into the hearts of so many readers with such impact?
Part of the answer must lie in the nature of myth and story. We love well told stories; but above all, we love well told stories that embody profound truth.
