1. The Trumpet of the Swan-This book has made a big impression on me because it is a tale of hardship for a swan. Even though the swan has a disability e is able to obtain success in his life.
2.Cajas de Cartón- I will never forget this Spanish autobiography because it is a story of how a family struggles to survive. I identify with the author and is story.
3.Dance of Death- This book reminded me of how fun a book can be. How a book can take you to another world. It reminded me of the power of imagination.
4. Uncle Tom's Cabin- A book tat reminded me of reality. That there is not always a happy ending, but yet there are still positive tings in every situation.
5. Oh the Places You'll Go- I like this book because it is a reminder of everything that is out there.
6. White Fang- A story about a dog and the hardships he endures. Best book i have read about a dog.
7.Holes- A book I read when I was at a young age. Like it because of the story. The one that endures wins.
8.Huck Everlasting- Book that made me realize that somethings humans desire are better left alone, such as immortality.
9.Frankenstein- Taught me that as humans we do have our own limits.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
The Secret Life of Bees
When I bought this book, it was the only book the store had that was on my list of options. Once I finished reading it though, I was more than happy that it was the book I ended up reading. Not only did the author teach me some new writing techniques but she also shared with me one of the most memorable stories I have ever read.
At first, I thought this book was going to be another one of the summer reading books that we all read because we have to. I was in for a surprise. I could not put the book down because I wanted to know what Lily Owens would do next. I wanted to make sure that everything would turn out fine. I was keeping an eye on her.
The book even made me mad at some points of te story. The first time I remember being mad was when Rosaleen poured her tobacco spit on the white men's shoes when she was on her way to register herself for voting. I was mad at her, just like Lily was. I wanted to yell at Rosaleen, telling her it was ridiculous of her to do such a thing. That she should apologize before they ripped the life out of her. Sue Monk Kidd was able to take me to 1964 and help me experience the life of this young girl.
Another thing I remember liking about this book is the quotes it had in the beginning of every chapter. I was always pondering what Kidd was trying to tell us by writing these quotes for every chapter. It is in the very first chapter that I began to like reading these quotes. Kidd starts with, "The queen, for her part, is the unifying force of the community; if she is removed from the hive, the workers very quickly sense her absence." I like this very quote, because I connect it to the importance of family. As the quote says the queen is the "unifying force," she is the cement that holds a family together. Without the mother things begin to fall apart. It is until the "workers," or family members, realize that they must survive on their own. They begin to take some of the queen's roles. The workers will attempt to glue the family back together but there is no stronger force than a mother's love. It will never be the same way without the queen. This is why T. Ray is unable to glue his family back together. This is why I believe that Lily has to go to a house where there are women all around her, women that love each other. This is where Lily finds her new hive.
The book even inspired me to go against the odds and become the change I want to see, just like te character Zach. It taught me that believing in something, even having a little faith is important, because at the end of day we all need some sort of believe that everything will be okay. Just like Lily needed the black Virgin Mary, we need hope
I have to admit this is not a book I would normally choose out to read. It is not a mystery book, but it does a have a very important story tat talks about the importance of family, love, religion, strength and hope.
At first, I thought this book was going to be another one of the summer reading books that we all read because we have to. I was in for a surprise. I could not put the book down because I wanted to know what Lily Owens would do next. I wanted to make sure that everything would turn out fine. I was keeping an eye on her.
The book even made me mad at some points of te story. The first time I remember being mad was when Rosaleen poured her tobacco spit on the white men's shoes when she was on her way to register herself for voting. I was mad at her, just like Lily was. I wanted to yell at Rosaleen, telling her it was ridiculous of her to do such a thing. That she should apologize before they ripped the life out of her. Sue Monk Kidd was able to take me to 1964 and help me experience the life of this young girl.
Another thing I remember liking about this book is the quotes it had in the beginning of every chapter. I was always pondering what Kidd was trying to tell us by writing these quotes for every chapter. It is in the very first chapter that I began to like reading these quotes. Kidd starts with, "The queen, for her part, is the unifying force of the community; if she is removed from the hive, the workers very quickly sense her absence." I like this very quote, because I connect it to the importance of family. As the quote says the queen is the "unifying force," she is the cement that holds a family together. Without the mother things begin to fall apart. It is until the "workers," or family members, realize that they must survive on their own. They begin to take some of the queen's roles. The workers will attempt to glue the family back together but there is no stronger force than a mother's love. It will never be the same way without the queen. This is why T. Ray is unable to glue his family back together. This is why I believe that Lily has to go to a house where there are women all around her, women that love each other. This is where Lily finds her new hive.
The book even inspired me to go against the odds and become the change I want to see, just like te character Zach. It taught me that believing in something, even having a little faith is important, because at the end of day we all need some sort of believe that everything will be okay. Just like Lily needed the black Virgin Mary, we need hope
I have to admit this is not a book I would normally choose out to read. It is not a mystery book, but it does a have a very important story tat talks about the importance of family, love, religion, strength and hope.
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