I truly admire people who have found a book, or books, or literature, that has had a profound impact on them. Truth be told I'm pretty jealous of it. Perhaps envious is a better word. Either way.
Personally, I am far too a "literal" person to be able to take personal meaning from a book, and I'll admit, it does sadden me. I'd like to. I think that might be why I quit reading in the first place; it was just a bunch of words to me. Alas. I have, however, found myself taking inspiration and meaning from art! I'll take that!
I didn't know that about you actually, and yeah, I find it a little sad to think about. I hope that doesn't offend you. Art is something though, and considering my father was an artist, (made his living as an artist) I know how much inspiration can come from it. I'd say you're going ok.