BOOK BLASTS: Biographies & Memoirs
Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom Submitted by Sarah M.
Plot: This true story tells of one man's journey to understanding the true meaning of life. After meeting weekly with one of his past college professors, Mitch Albom begins to understand the beauty of life from a perspective of a wise and elderly professor. The memoir takes the reader on an emotional roller-coaster as past stories are retold and the undeniable beauty of life slowly emerges.
Why Read?: This book is an emotional and inspiring read that will leave all readers deep in thought. The lessons taught within this book are applicable to all and truly can provide the reader with a different perspective on life.
Comments: This is a great book!
Plot: This true story tells of one man's journey to understanding the true meaning of life. After meeting weekly with one of his past college professors, Mitch Albom begins to understand the beauty of life from a perspective of a wise and elderly professor. The memoir takes the reader on an emotional roller-coaster as past stories are retold and the undeniable beauty of life slowly emerges.
Why Read?: This book is an emotional and inspiring read that will leave all readers deep in thought. The lessons taught within this book are applicable to all and truly can provide the reader with a different perspective on life.
Comments: This is a great book!
Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo Submitted by Mrs. S.
Plot: " A beautiful glimpse into heaven will encourage those who doubt and those who believe."
"It will forever change the way you think of eternity, offering the chance to see, and believe, like a child."
Why Read?: What a wonderful book! If you’re "on the fence" about whether or not there exists a heaven..? THEN READ THIS BOOK! I have always felt that children are innocent and pure and the words that come out of this little boy’s mouth are truly inspiring. They have given me a new found belief in my religion.
Plot: " A beautiful glimpse into heaven will encourage those who doubt and those who believe."
"It will forever change the way you think of eternity, offering the chance to see, and believe, like a child."
Why Read?: What a wonderful book! If you’re "on the fence" about whether or not there exists a heaven..? THEN READ THIS BOOK! I have always felt that children are innocent and pure and the words that come out of this little boy’s mouth are truly inspiring. They have given me a new found belief in my religion.
Child Called It by Dave Peltzer Submitted by Kaitlyn C.
Plot: It is about a boy who is abused.
Why Read? : It is touching and moving. It makes you feel like there are worse off people than you. It is really sad and then at the end turns around.
Plot: It is about a boy who is abused.
Why Read? : It is touching and moving. It makes you feel like there are worse off people than you. It is really sad and then at the end turns around.
A Man Called Dave by Dave Peltzer Submitted by Mrs. S.
Plot: Great read about a man and his traumatic abusive childhood and how he rises above it and empowers his life and those of others.
Why Read?: Just such a great read about the true human spirit and to read about someone so admirable, who after having such a hellacious childhood has risen above it to become a strong man, husband, father and now motivational speaker.
Plot: Great read about a man and his traumatic abusive childhood and how he rises above it and empowers his life and those of others.
Why Read?: Just such a great read about the true human spirit and to read about someone so admirable, who after having such a hellacious childhood has risen above it to become a strong man, husband, father and now motivational speaker.
