Literature
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
This book is about a young girl named Esperanza who wants to escape the life she was born into through education. She has to battle poverty, race, and gender inequality in order to build a better life. She meets many women along the way who influence her into becoming the strong independent woman we see at the end of the book. This is a story about a young girl who becomes a woman. The House on Mango Street is an inspiring book with many real world lessons. I loved every little detail. I also loved the way Cisneros chose to write it. It is a story that will stay with me throughout my life. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie This book is about Junior Spirit who is a teenage Spokane Indian. He lives on the reservation and feels like there is no escape from the poverty he was born into. So in order to build a better life, he transfers to an all white high school in the neighboring town. He faces many difficulties and challenges like racism, poverty, and loneliness. I liked how this book connected to The House On Mango. I could connect to Junior's story. It's an very emotional book. It will drag you up and down along with Junior, but that's what makes it powerful. The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein Enzo is a dog with a human soul. On his deathbed, Enzo recounts his life, talking about all of the challenges and joys he and his family has been through. He recalls the life lessons learned through racing and through the battles his owner, Denny, has fought. Enzo has an unique voice on human life. After all, it's told from the perspective of a dog. This is an inspiring story of commitment, love, and loyalty. I loved it. I loved Enzo's perspective on human life and the racing references. Enzo teaches you about life in a very unique way and that's what I love about it. It's a story that will move you. |