I went to a small college that required all students to read one book a term that was common to everyone, and write a ten page essay. The book chosen for my first term freshman year was "Phenomenon".
I'm still recovering. People who inflict this stuff on others, with a gun to their head, are evil.
Alas, I assume the statute of limitations has run its course, else you'd have a sterling lawsuit for intentional infliction of mental distress....