Posts Tagged ‘Reading’
1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created
February 3rd, 2012 by Mackenzie M. | New Releases
Every American knows the basic premises of Christopher Columbus’ epic journey to the Americas in 1492. After the basics, however, only historians and amateur history buffs are familiar with the vast ramifications that Columbus’ journey had not only on the settlement of our country, but also on all of human history. Charles C. Mann’s recently released book, 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created, explains over 400 pages the depth and meaning of Columbus’ exploration, in colorful detail and with engaging story lines. 1493 deserves a spot on everyone’s reading list this year, not only for its literary merits,
Author Review: Laura Hillenbrand
February 2nd, 2012 by Louise | Authors
Laura Hillenbrand has written just two non-fiction books in the past decade. You might think that it would be hard for an author with those statistics to gain any sort of critical acclaim today, but Hillenbrand has managed to do so. That’s what happens when you’re the author of Seabiscuit: An American Legend, the non-fiction account of the great racehorse Seabiscuit, and Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption, the biography of Louis Zamperini, a WWII POW and American Olympic distance runner.
Seabiscuit, published in 2001, tells the story of Seabiscuit, a thoroughbred race horse who
Seabiscuit, published in 2001, tells the story of Seabiscuit, a thoroughbred race horse who
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
January 30th, 2012 by T Akery | Fiction
Like most movies, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close was a book first -- this one by Jonathan Safran Foer. It is about a boy named Oskar who has to deal with his father's death on 9/11. In dealing with the tragedy, he finds a key of his father's with the word "black" written in red. He embarks on a journey to find the key's meaning. Along the way, he meets some pretty quirky characters and finds some letters from his grandmother. In some way, all of these people have faced tragedy.
While the book's story certainly is a journey through
While the book's story certainly is a journey through
Through My Eyes
January 23rd, 2012 by T Akery | New Releases, Nonfiction
Through My Eyes is a book about the life of the quarterback, Tim Tebow. Written by Tim and his co-author, Nathan Whitaker, this book takes a look at Tebow's life, his faith, and his career in football.
Yet, Tim Tebow would have never been such a famous figure in football without the decision first made by his parents. The book starts out with his parents' decision to give birth to their son instead of following the suggestion of doctors to abort him. It is this beginning that has set the stage for his life.
His parents grew up on a farm;
Yet, Tim Tebow would have never been such a famous figure in football without the decision first made by his parents. The book starts out with his parents' decision to give birth to their son instead of following the suggestion of doctors to abort him. It is this beginning that has set the stage for his life.
His parents grew up on a farm;
Night by Elie Wiesel
January 12th, 2012 by Mackenzie M. | Classics
There are some books that are classics because of their beautiful writing style, some for their groundbreaking styles or characters, and some simply because of the entertaining tale that they weave. Other classics however, are such simply because of the blunt, honest, and heavy truths that they portray. Night, by Elie Wiesel, is one of those books. Many are familiar with this memoir, but many others, including myself, simply overlook the book until required to read it. Written by Nobel Peace Prize-winner Elie Wiesel, Night is the honest and brutal portrayal of Wiesel’s experiences in the Holocaust, that still
