Dear Zoe
Dear Zoe is about a girl who's younger sister is killed on her watch. The book is about her grieving and overcoming her grief. I liked this book a lot because it really made me learn a lot.
The Alchemist
The Alchemist is a book about a kid who is looking for his Personal Legend. I did not like this book at all
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet is about two star-crossed lovers who end up commiting suicide because they are not allowed to be together because of a parents feud. I love Shakespeare and loved reading this book.
Antigone
Antigone tells the story of a righteous woman (Antigone) who feels the need to bury her brother properly even though it goes against the kings wishes. I loved reading this play. I love old texts and I was so excited to be reading Antigone.
Book Club #1: A Long Way Gone
A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah was about the issues in Sierra Leone. It told the story of a young boy who was forced to fight in the government army. He was eventually taken to America and the story is told as a flashback to his lost childhood. This book really touched me and I found myself close to tears often as I read it. Beah is a phenomenal writer and he makes the experiences come alive through the written words.
Book Club #2: Touching Spirit Bear
I had already read Touching Spirit Bear when it was assigned to me but I enjoyed it for a second time. The story is about a young juvenile delinquent who is sent to an island to "heal". Through his trials on the island he realizes that by hurting other people he hurt himself also and he has to help everyone heal,
Book Club #3: Sammy and Juliana in Hollywood
Sammy and Juliana in Hollywood tells the story of a young boy who lives in a New Mexico ghetto. Sammy is living in poverty and trying to overcome the difficulties he is faced with in daily life. In the beggining of the book, he loses the girl that he loves when she is killed by her father.
Book Club #4Where the Heart Is
Where the heart is is about Novalee Nation who is very superstitious. She has a very unfortunate and difficult challenges that she is faced with. She is dropped off at a WalMart 7 months pregnant by her boyfriend. The book follows her throughout her life and giving birth to her baby.