literature

While reading the two readings that were assigned to us, I had started to question. Why is the bible so important in so many peoples lives? Isn't it just a list of how to live your life and what is correct and what is not? I then thought, is there any other writings or books out there in the world today that have as big of an influence on peoples lives like the bible does? I went through my head and out of all of the writings that are out there, I couldn't name any. The bible has a way of influencing people and how to live their lives but what is so important about it? Can't people just live the way they want to live?