A fascinating look at how lives can be altered through mentorship, The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates, is a colorful, poignant story about the reality of life for many young black boys growing up in the United States. It is an unforgettable book.
I give it 9 out of 10 stars.
A beautiful family story and a poignant look at history, The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer is a book worth reading. It deals with the invasion of Poland by the Nazis and a woman's quest to uncover her family history. One of the characters is a boy with autism.
I give this book a NINE on a scale of ten.
For me, typing is still difficult, but I want to get back to blogging.
They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky tells the story of
the Lost Boys, who were refugees from South Sudan. For me, this book is
inspiring. Their story shows how strong people can be when they have a will to
survive. They decided to survive so that they would know a better life.
Like walking through the desert, I have traveled a long
journey. I have never faced war or famine, but I can appreciate hopelessness
and desperation. People should read this book.
I recently watched a movie and read a book that deal with people on the autism spectrum.
I most thoroughly enjoyed the movie Rainman. I liked how the movie showed that someone with autism can be smart and gifted. It also was a good representation of how people with autism need a lot of patience. It can occasionally be overwhelming just trying to follow all the rules of society. A scene that I really identify with is when the fire alarm went off, and Raymond needed to get far away from the noise. Loud noises can make my head feel like it is exploding.
I recently finished the book Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin, and I enjoyed it. The protagonist is a fifth-grade girl named Rose who is on the spectrum and also has OCD. The book describes her difficult time fitting in, her special relationship with her dog, and the conflict that occurs when her dog is missing. Rose wants to have friends so much but nobody understands her. I recommend this book, especially for older kids and teenagers.
I finished my junior year of high school. I made all As. I love math and history. My favorite class last year was physics, and I am grateful that I had a teacher who gave clear, interesting lessons. In history, I enjoyed learning about World War I and II. I am sad to think about kids who are not learning because they cannot speak so people underestimate them.
This summer, I will write about the books I am reading.
Books are very important to me and so meaningful.
I just finished reading the novel Once by Morris Gleitzman.
It is a work of historical fiction that takes place during World War II. It is a somber story about the Holocaust and a
boy with an amazing imagination. It was so captivating that I read it in just
two days, and I recommend it.
A fascinating look at how lives can be altered through mentorship, The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates, is a colorful, poignant story...
