Anyway, ever since I started work, I've finally had the time to get to my huge stack of books and catch up on leisure reading. I just never had the chance to read them because.. well, face it, who wants to read when they have all those textbooks during university? So I'm going to share with you guys some books from my must-read list! Hopefully you guys will check them out because I really enjoyed these books and would read them again in a heartbeat.
A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah
Summary: A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier is a memoir written by Ishmael Beah. Published in 2007, this book provides a firsthand account of the decade-long civil war in Sierra Leone and the ongoing plight of child soldiers in conflicts worldwide.
My opinion: I loved this book because it really opened my eyes to the harsh realities of child soldiers and those living in war-torn countries. To be honest, I read this book a while ago and don't remember the details but I know that I was extremely moved by the story of Ishmael's childhood. His writing is simple yet powerful and he is truly a natural storyteller. I definitely recommend this book everyone.
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Summary: The Help, a first novel from Kathryn Stockett, is the story of a young white woman in Jackson, Mississippi in the 1960s and a group of black maids who work for the families of her friends. Stockett writes about the struggles the women face as they chafe against the written and unwritten rules that limit their lives.
My opinion: I absolutely loved this book. It's the perfect book to read when you just want to clear your mind and get away from everything. It’s well-written, witty, engaging, and you can't put it down once you've started. There were so many moments where I found myself cheering on for the characters in the story and feeling sad or angry whenever something went wrong. For those of you who are movie lovers, I'm sure you have heard of the 2011 film, The Help, which is based on this novel and features Emma Stone. I have yet to watch the movie but I heard that it follows the book very closely. I cannot wait to watch it!
Anyway, that is it for now. Sometimes I'm grateful for my daily commute to work because it's a great time to catch up on reading =). If you guys have read these books or have any others that you would recommend, please share!
Cheers~
Victoria
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