There is no particular order with mine. I honestly love stories that are raw and depict life how it truly is, filled with the struggles and positive aspects of life. Honestly each of these books have impacted me in some way.
1. Frankenstein- Meditating on who was the true monster and
how nature creates or brings back humanity
2.
Pride and Prejudice- One of the first
moments that I can remember when I found literature to be exciting. I couldn’t put it down.
3. The
Hunger Games- I felt empowered and the need to stand up for what was
right. It made me feel like one person
truly can make a difference.
4. The
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn- I
loved how raw it was. Twain’s ability to
illustrate reality while pointing out the flaws in thinking really impacted me
5.
Aguas
de Chocolate- Very empowering to
read as a female. I loved how it showcased the importance of not allowing the
traditions of our cultures to allow bad behavior in our society.
6. Warrior
(film)- The power of these actors had in order to show the depths of sorrow and
vulnerability of pain caused me to continue thinking even after the movie. I love when the realities we face are
portrayed.
7. “To Room 19” (short story)- I am attracted to the modernist era. I am amazed by Lessing’s ability to portray
the pain of this woman, her critique on other modernist writers, and her fearlessness
in writing.
8. The Book of Acts- I cannot even fathom how these apostles could
continuously preach the gospel under such struggles and rejection.
9. My
Story: Elizabeth Smart- Although I was creeped out for a week after reading
it, and it isn’t necessarily a liter…I couldn’t begin to describe how much
respect I have for her for sharing her story and having a positive attitude
afterwards. Really changed my
perspective on her situation and how she handled it.
10. East of
Eden- Honestly Steinbeck’s
brilliance in this book just gives me the chills. I find it so amazing how he was able to
create characters around the idea of Adam and Eve yet make it so new.
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