The Fountainhead

"The Fountainhead" is touted to be one of the best modern classics, and I personally think it's one of the greatest books ever written. It tells the story of Howard Roark, a young architect who lives life on his own terms and strictly in those terms. Roark's architectural design of buildings are considered extremely radical and are considered by many fellow professionals as offensive and obtrusive because he fails to pay homage to the artistry of the period. He is also criticized for his stubbornness to collaborate with others for any part of his designs. As Roark himself states that he believes that buildings, like people have one central theme or idea and that idea cannot be compromised.

Ayn Rand then formulated the common perception that altruism, the fundamental human value is seen as an evil because the part of society that seeks to achieve this can only do so at someone else expense.

This classical book is a novel about a hero, his individual crusade fighting a violent battle against convention and the threat of fascism. "The Fountainhead", I confess it brazenly that this book has changed my life.