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Born A Crime, BookStories From A South African Childhood

by Noah, Trevor
Book - 2016
ChadTSmith's rating:
4.5 out of 5 stars
Added Aug 31, 2020

Comment:

Trevor Noah's born a crime is a comical yet intriguing autobiography about his life in South Africa. It provides an example of how a mixed-race child dealt with South African life during the period of Apartheid. Trevor Noah's commentary makes this book a pleasure to read during casual moments but it is incorporated in a way that does not detract from the serious themes in the novel. Another thing I personally enjoyed was Trevor's mother and the various mother and son moments the book had. They treated each other as equals which gave Trevor more expression in the relationship, however, if it is needed his mother would take charge to do whatever is best for the family. The only parts of the book that I didn't like were moments where there were no jokes or serious moments but those are few and far between. I recommend reading it!

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Ages 17

Just Mercy, BookAdapted for Young Adults : A True Story of the Fight for Justice

by Stevenson, Bryan
Book - 2018
ChadTSmith's rating:
4.5 out of 5 stars
Added Jul 27, 2020

Comment:

Just Mercy is a must-read for anyone thinking about becoming a lawyer or going into the criminal justice system. It tells the story of author Bryan Stevenson, as he attempts to get justice for African Americans wrongly incarcerated during a period of widespread racism in the U.S. One thing I liked was the chapter structure as it allows one to not only focus on the main plot but also learn about other examples as this was not a one-time issue for Stevenson. Another thing that I liked about the book is that the events are completely true which kept me invested in the story for long periods of time. This also allows one to connect the events of the book to the events today. One thing I wished to know more about in the book was the author’s upbringing but that is about it. I hope you give this book a try!

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Ages 15

The Remedy, eBookThe Program Series, Book 3

by Young, Suzanne
eBook - 2015
ChadTSmith's rating:
4 out of 5 stars
Added Jul 23, 2020

Comment:

The Remedy is an interesting read about a program designed to provide closure to victims of grief due to death. This program in particular involves someone pretending to be the dead person for a given set of time as to provide closure to the family and its members. However what I like most about the book is how down to earth it and its characters are. It let me sympathize with the main character during some interactions. Another thing I personally liked was the mention of an ethical dilemma where some members of society do not think becoming a dead person is just as one cannot speak for the dead. This also lets the reader question the main characters actions and leaves you with something to think about. On the contrary, my only gripe with the novel is that it can sometimes get wordy when you just want to move on to the next key event in the plot. Despite that, this is a book I would definitely recommend!

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Ages 14
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