Walden
Thoreau and his smug attitude need a solid bitch-slap by true reality. Just because you can survive in the woods for a couple years with no one else to care for but yourself, doesn't mean it's easy. I'm not saying Walden doesn't have some commendable theories and ideals, but spending a little time in the rural Massachusetts suburbs doesn't cut it, imo. Try doing it your whole life with no reprieve and a family in tow, then let's see what kind of book you write, buddy boy!