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Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
No doubt you have heard about the movie released in late December, and it is definitely worth seeing. However, do not miss the book. A two-hour movie can not possibly do justice to the story of Louis Zamperini. In order to fully understand the man and his struggles, one must read the book. It is both gut-wrenching and inspiring.
"Unbroken" is one of the Lincoln Award Books, and it is a spotlight book for our school that will be showcased later this school year. Also, we have plans to use the book for literature circles in our Contemporary US History class. It is one that should really engage high school juniors.
Into The Wild by Jon Krakauer
There are two authors I wish I could write like. One of them is Jon Krakauer, and the other is Malcolm Gladwell. The fact is, I can't write like either one of them, so I just enjoy reading their stuff. "Into The Wild" is a true story about a young man (Chris McCandless) that leaves his life of privilege and comfort right after his college graduation. McCandless abandons his family, career options, and any goals his parents may have for him. Instead, he lives the life of a vagabond travelling around the west, eventually making his way to Alaska. It is in Alaska that the life of Chris McCandless makes a horrifying turn.
The book is an exciting read that weaves the tale of Chris McCandless with the experiences of the author. It is one of those books that left me with more questions than answers.
Baseball Road Trips (The Midwest & Great Lakes) by Timothy M. Mullin
Call reading this book winter dreaming. I am really looking forward to trying out some of the trips described in this book. There are nine different states covered, so it may take a while to hit them all, but now I can begin planning.
