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The memoir that I chose to read was "The Other Wes More". The reason why I chose this book was because I started reading it as a requirement in my english class with Mrs.Wilkey this year and I never got to finished the book.I'm not much of a reader but for some reason this book had caught my attention and I really wanted to pick up were I left off in the book.
ReplyDeleteSo I did, the Other Wes More was about about two young boys living with many different inner strugles. One living in the ghetto, going down the wrong path trying to live the fast life on the streets, hustleing. While the other Wes More is a good role model to others trying to live a better life than what he sees around him. This book is about decision making and unexpected problems that will get thrown in your face and the choices you will have to make in life that will support in the after effect of your decision making.
OLIVA SAEZ - SENOIR
Did you enjoy the message of this book? would you reccomend it? -idalys antonetty
Deletewould you recommend this book? would there be any reasons why you would'nt?
Deleteare there any reasons on why you would not reccomend this book? -Rhiannon Morin
DeleteDid the message of the book come across clearly when you first started reading it? Madison Melendez
DeleteWhen you first started reading the book did the message of the book stand out to you clearly? Madison Melendez incoming freshman
DeleteI think that if you read the whole book I would get a better understanding of it and you can explain it better
DeleteWhen you read this book
DeleteWhat was the strongest point that u felt in The Other Wes Moore
Was the book worth reading
i have read the book the other Wes Moore too last summer and i thought it was a very interesting book on how he has survived on what he was going threw as a young child. i thought it was also very sad the way they had gotten taken away from there familys to become child soilders but the worst part was that they would kill that childs family so that they would not go back to them. i would love to recomand this book to any one who thought tht there child hood was bad. most people wouldnt even know what is going on with the real world till u see it or read about it in the papers so that you can really know how others peoples lives really are. Maris Morales upcoming 10th grader
DeleteWould you recommend this book to people? If not why not?
DeleteWhat was the message of the book and would you say its an important message?
DeleteWhat do you think the authors purpose of the book was ? - Melinda James (Senior)
DeleteHi, I was also required to read "The Other Wes Moore" last summer. At first I wasn't thrilled but I caught on once I started reading. I agree that "The Other Wes Moore" is about facing obstacles and choices and how decisions you make will effect your life.
ReplyDeleteANGELA PHILAVONG-INCOMING JUNIOR
would you recommend this book? -Idalys antonetty
Deletewhat are some reasons on why you would not reccomend this book?
Deletewhat is the book about? becaus you didn't really explain.
DeleteIs there anything that you have found in the book that you liked or disliked? - Jaclyn Wong
DeleteWould you recommend this book?
DeleteDo you think you would ever recommend this book to anyone in the future?- Maleena Im
DeleteI had one book but I did not like it. I changed my book to another one called Alive in the Killing Fields. I'm happy I changed my book because Alive in the Killing Fields was such an amazing book. It was about a nine year old boy who experienced the Khmer Rouge. His family is trapped and there trying to get to Thailand, Land of the Free.
ReplyDeleteSabrina Chhon-Kong - Upcoming Junior
I choose one book but it didn't interest me. I decided to change my book to another called Alive in the Killing Fields. That was such a great book. The book is about a nine year boy suffering in the Khmer Rouge. His family is trapped in Cambodia and they want to get to Thailand, Land of the Free!
ReplyDeleteSabrina Chhon-Kong - Upcoming Junior
Would you recommend this book to students that have parents or siblings that we're part of the Khmer rouge
DeleteI dont know what the Khmer Rouge is? Could you explain what that is?
DeleteMatt Mallahan
Incoming Sophmore
How did you react to the book?- Maleena Im
DeleteDid the book have an effect on you?
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteThe memoir that I chose to read was “The Rules of Inheritance” by Claire Bidwell Smith. I was recommended by several of my friends to read this book. At first, I wasn’t sure if I was interested in this book, but once I started, I was definitely fascinated. This story is about a girl named Claire Smith, an eighteen year girl who is a freshman in college in Vermont, originally from Atlanta. I was correct about expecting many heartbreaking situations throughout the story. Furthermore, even though the story was about Claire having to deal with both her parents diagnosed with cancer and living so far away from them due to school, it was also about how Claire struggled with bullying throughout her teenage years, as well as trying to figure out herself and who she wanted to become in life.
One theme in this story is how a relationship/friendship can help build great bond and happiness between one another. For example, when Claire was down due to her friendship issues, Sally, her mother was there to console her and wipe her tears telling her “It’ll get better, sweetie. I’m not sure when, but it will” in this part of the story, Claire had said “My mother can always make me feel better about myself.” Personally, I definitely felt a connection towards this part of the story. While I was reading this part of the story, it made me think about the bond I have with my mother, how she would’ve done the exact same thing Sally had done if I was in Claire’s situation.
Personally, the way the book is structured was very confusing at first. As I was reading, I noticed in each chapter the author would right about certain situations at the time when she was a certain age. Each chapter wasn’t in order by age, just random. I would definitely recommend this book to a friend. In my view, anyone who had lost a parent would definitely understand where the author is coming from after reading this beautifully written memoir.
Kassandra Monsalve - Incoming senior
The book i read for summer reading was 'Bloodletting' by victoria Leatham. I started reading this book without the intent of making it my summer reading book, but it was so good, how could i resist?
ReplyDeleteThis memoir is about a woman named Victoria who suffers from depression and alcohol abuse. Victoria graduates high school (Already depressed) and enters a university, which, she drops out after one year because handling her problems and school was overwhelming for her. she moves around constantly, unstable relationships, and drinks way too much.One day she decides to voluntarily admit herself into a mental hospital, where later she gets kicked out for violating the rules and cutting herself.
over the years she sees several therapists and has not fallen out of her depression. now in her mid 30'2 she is relapsing and decides to see a therapist one last time, this last time was all she needed. this therapist was different, he didn't treat her like a crazy person. he treated her as he would treat any other person.
she slowly recovers.
this book was perfect. the language and structure all fit my needs. i wouldn't change one thing about this book.
Idalys Antonetty -Incoming Sophmore
Hi Idalys,I haven't read that book, but I think I'd like to, it sounds interesting. Did Victoria in your book, have family to help her with her problems, or was it only therapists? How old was she when she fully recovered from her problems?
DeleteJustin Chavez
incoming sophomore
Hi Idalys , what type of reader would you reccomend your summer reading book to ? - Melinda James (Senior)
DeleteThe book I read for the summer reading program is titled, “The Other Wes Moore.” It interested me with its deep and very relatable story. The book stars two boys that both go by the name, Wes Moore, and live both very similar and different lives. The writer of the story is being rescued from going down the wrong path, which the other Wes unfortunately follows. The characters are all dragged into the troubles of the two, causing much drama for the boys.
ReplyDeleteThis book engaged me with its very detailed writing and strong premise. The problems these two face are things that a lot of people in these situations face. I felt a strong sense of respect for the good Wes, and a sense of disappointment for the other Wes. This is what a memoir is supposed to do, create emotions in a real situation. This is a memoir I would recommend to most memoir fans.
ROBERT ANDERSON-INCOMING FRESHMAN
The book I read for the summer reading program is titled, “The Other Wes Moore.” It interested me with its deep and very relatable story. The book stars two boys that both go by the name, Wes Moore, and live both very similar and different lives. The writer of the story is being rescued from going down the wrong path, which the other Wes unfortunately follows. The characters are all dragged into the troubles of the two, causing much drama for the boys.
ReplyDeleteThis book engaged me with its very detailed writing and strong premise. The problems these two face are things that a lot of people in these situations face. I felt a strong sense of respect for the good Wes, and a sense of disappointment for the other Wes. This is what a memoir is supposed to do, create emotions in a real situation. This is a memoir I would recommend to most memoir fans.
ROBERT ANDERSON-INCOMING FRESHMAN
Would you request others to read the book?
DeleteThe book Im reading is called "The Eaves Of Heaven" by Andrew X. Pham. Its a memoir of a boy whose family transformed from rcih, high class to a below average income family. This memoir interests me because it show that all great things never last forever. Also the vocabulary challenges me, making it an interesting read.
ReplyDeleteRichard Lopez - Incoming Sophomore
The book I am reading is Soul Surfer by Bethany Hamilton. I chose this book mainly because I know that it is a good movie, and I wanted to compare and contrast both the movie and the book. I find this book very interesting. I can hardly put it down, and that’s not like me because I’m not a big reader. Even though I saw the movie, the book is suspenseful. I couldn’t imagine something like that happening to me.
ReplyDeleteShe has a tragic accident and still has the ability and motivation to go on. I am not sure I could get on with my life, never mind get back on a surfboard after an accident like that! I would be scarred for life and too sacred to get back into the water. What an amazing person she is.
Sarah Beaton
Incoming Freshman
I am also reading this book and I also can't put it down! It is a great book,I agree with you! I think that the book is much better than the movie. Just like you said I would not be able to be as strong as her and get back into the water. I find that the book is much more detailed and accurate because it is Bethany talking. She talks about everything that has happened unlike the movie they cut some important stuff out.
DeleteCara Pierce
Senior
The book that I read for summer reading was Night by ElIE WIESEL and its about a 12 year old boy who was Jewish and him and his family had to deal with the Germans who Tortured,embarrased and killed the Jewish people. The book was very sad but on the other hand it made me want to keep reading because I knew about the holocust but I had no clue how it actually was. I would definetly recommed this book other people.
ReplyDeleteMarisa Napolitano-Junior
I read that book in my freshman english class and I found it interesting. I knew about the holocaust as well but I wanted to learn moe about it. So i was woundering what made you want to read the book in the first place? Like what caught your eye?
DeleteVasiliki Baoutis-incoming sophomore
I am reading the same book. I find it very interesting about the Jewish people. I heard about the holicost from our history classes but this book really puts it into perspective. It keeps you interested by leaving cliff hangers throughout the book.
DeleteJustin Peterson
incoming Freshman
I read this book when I was in eighth grade. I had already known about many of the horrors that took place during the holocaust, but this book was an eye opener. It was extremely different reading it from a survivor then reading it in history books. You become more sensitive to the emotions and struggles that millions had to endure.
DeleteCaitlyn Dion
Incoming sophomore
I dont know much about the holocost but i have seen pictures of it from my grandfather. It is terrible killig so many innocent people. Do you think that something that horrible could repeat itself in history?
DeleteMatt Mallahan
Incoming Sophmore
The Holocaust was a horrible thing. I don't get how someone or a group of people can torture another group of people only because they're a different religion/race. I wonder if anything will ever happen like that again. Yet, I don't think people are that heartless anymore.
DeleteI had read this book in 9th grade and I really enjoyed it. Although it was terrible how they killed so many innocent people. I dont know very much about the holocaust either.
DeleteEli Liakas
Sophmore
The book that I chose to read for summer reading this year was ‘A Stolen Life’ written by Jaycee Dugard. I chose this book because so many of not only my friends, but my family members have read, or at least heard about this book and said it was defiantly a “ story to remember”. Jaycee at about 8 years old, had been kidnapped, raped and help captive for 18 years. Those times for her she referred to herself as a prisoner; a slave doing whatever she was told whenever was asked, and Jaycee always listened. This book had basically dragged me into it, and made me realize, this isn’t just in movies. Kidnapping and anything in that category can happen, to anyone, anywhere, at anytime. This book doesn’t only explain throughout those 18 dreadful years, it also explains how she re-adjusted to the way everyone else lived, and how her and her family dealt with the problem. There is not one little thing stopping me from recommending this book to other students or adults.
ReplyDeleteRhiannon Morin
Incoming sophomore.
I read the same book you have! i agree with how this can happen to anyone at anytime and this book does make people more aware. I'm so glad that I'm not the only one who read tis inspiring book!
Delete- Ally Anderson
Incoming Freshman
wow! that book seems very interesting and scarey at the same time for that poor girl who has been raped and had her young life wasted becuase of some one who has no respect for young girls. some times i think that people who do that mostly men have nothing better to do with there lives or they just do it becuase they think its fun. i would love to read this book so i can see how her lifed turned out at the end??? Maris Morales upcoming 10th grader
DeleteThis society that we live in today is much more dangerous than the society that our parents lived in. I'm sure bad things happened back then but compared to what happens now seems like it is happening more often. Crimes against women disgusts me. Why didnt Jaycee try to escape from that lunitic?
DeleteMatt Mallahan
Incoming Sophmore
The book I'm reading is Soul Surfer by Bethany Hamilton. I chose this book because I saw the movie and I wanted to see if the book was similar. Even thought I'm not a big reader I loved the book. It is so interesting I just kept reading.
ReplyDeleteBethany Hamilton had a tragic attack with a shark. And she couldn't surf for a little while but as soon as she could she got right back in the water and did what she loved. If that happened to me I don't think I could get back in the water and do what I loved as fast as she did. By doing what she did she gave inspiration to many people to get back out there and try and do what they love.
Taylor Penny
Incoming Freshman
I had watched that movie before but I never got a chance to read the book so I'm wondering if they were the same? or were there some things that were different? And if so what were they?
DeleteVasiliki Baoutis- Incoming sophomore
I am reading the book for summer reading and I find that the book is different than the movie. I find it more detailed than the movie. It is a fantastic book and i can't out it down! Bethany gets to tell her story in a more detailed format in the book. I find that the book is set up like a diary.
DeleteCara Pierce
Senior
The book I am reading is A Stolen Life by Jaycee Dugard. I chose this book because my friend suggested it and once she read one paragraph to me i was hooked. Just by the title i knew some scenes would be brutal while the end could be happy. I wanted to read this memoir because Jaycee is such an amazing writer. She describes her life so well and she made me feel in her place. I wanted to continue reading because i felt the need to know what would happen to her.
ReplyDeleteA Stolen life is about a girl, Jaycee Dugard, who was kidnapped at eleven years old while walking to her bus stop. Her life was stolen by a man named Phillip, and technically his wife Nancy. She struggles with so many obstacles and so much confusion but stays strong the whole time. Jaycee is an optimistic woman and i recommend this book to who can take the graphic scenes that Jaycee describes of her life.
This book is about an old teacher and an old student finding each other sixteen years later and finding out that the teacher Has ALS.
ReplyDeleteI chose this book because I can relate to it. I can relate to it because I know some one with a fatal disease and it is heart breaking watching them get weaker and weaker every day. I thought that this book is really great and I think you should read it too. I had to keep reading because I wanted to know what happened to morrie.
As morrie gets worse and worse with his disease he starts to loose every feeling in his body so it is sad reading about him in the beginning being healthy to not being able to move.
I can relate this to my book, "An Education" by Lynn Barber. The author's husband, David, develops cancer. At some points in the book it seemed that her husband might beat the cancer while other times it looked like he only had so long to live. David becomes weaker day by day as well till his death.
DeleteCaitlyn Dion
Incoming Sophomore
I can relate this to my book, "An Education" by Lynn Barber. The authors husband, David, develops cancer. At some points in the book it seemed that her husband may beat the cancer while other times it looked like he only had so long to live. David becomes weaker day by day as well till his death.
DeleteCaitlyn Dion
Incoming Sophomore
I can relate this to my book, "An Education" by Lynn Barber. The author's husband, David, develops cancer. At some points in the book it seemed that her husband might beat the cancer while other times it looked like he only had so long to live. David becomes weaker day by day as well till his death.
DeleteCaitlyn Dion
Incoming Sophomore
The book I am reading is Tuesdays with morrie, It is about an old professor and and old student finally meet up after the teacher finds out he has ALS. I can connect to this book because I have a friend with a fatal disease and it is sad watching him get weaker every day kind of like with morrie in the beginning he is fine then in the end he can move.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great book and it is amazing how the bond is so strong between student and teacher and it is stronger than any other teacher/student relationship I have ever seen.
The book I am reading this summer is "Muhammad Ali" it's about Cassius clay Aka Muhammad Ali growing up nd facing many obstacles to become one of the greatest boxers to ever live. A quote in this book that really gets my attention is "I called myself the greatest even before I knew I was" , I would recommend this book to students that like reading about athletes - Nathan som upcoming junior
ReplyDeleteI read this book before I loved it
DeleteEmily Brackett
Incoming Freshmen
This book kind of reminds me of my book. In my book one of the main characters is blind. He learns so accept that he is blind. Along the way he overcome obstacles.
DeleteMariah Marrero
Incoming Sophomore
For my summer reading I chose the book "Hiding In Plain Sight:Eluding from the Nazis in Occupied France". This book is about Sarah Lew Miller's childhood into adulthood during the holocaust. She was born into a big Jewish family in Dereczyn Poland. Around 1937 her family moved to Paris,France to escape hardship. A couple years later after living in Paris, the Germans occupied France. They were in fear of deportations of jews death camps. They went in hiding. Sarah and some of her brother and sisters were split apart and sent by their mom and dad to villages surrounding France to hid with strangers. They began their lives depending on nobody but themselves over the next coule of years.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to read this book because i enjoy learning the history of the holocaust and what happened during that time. I read "night" by Elie Weisel which is his experience during the holocaust. I was curious to know if the two stories were similar.
Vssiliki Baoutis - incoming sophomore
That sounds like a very interesting book although i havent read it i would very much like to now. the way you described it made it sound like a review or advertisement for it. From the looks of it it seems like their were a lot of cliffhangars.
DeleteEli Liakas
sophmore
The book I decided to read was called “Lifesaving Lessons” by Linda GreenLaw. I’m not really sure why I chose to read it, but once I got into it, I really enjoyed it. It’s about a older women in her late forties that lived on a small island with a population of only about 50 people. She ended up taking full guardianship of a 15 year old girl, Mariah, who had lived on the island with her uncle. Her uncle was arrested for pedophile and abuse towards Mariah.
ReplyDeleteThroughout the story, she talks about how hard it is to deal with a moody teenage girl who went through so much. The author was also a full time fisher that had lived on her own before she adopted Mariah. Therefore, in the story she explained how much she had to give to take care of Mariah.
I really enjoyed this book and I’m happy I chose it. It’s definitely something I would recommend to people who are my age all the way to adults.
Bridget Porter
Incoming Freshman
For my summer reading I chose the Warrior's Heart. its about navy seals. when I was going through the reading list I saw this title and I thought about a movie I saw about lacrosse. for people who don't know im a lacrosse player for the school. well I saw it and I was like well I loved the movie so the book must be better well turns out the movie is called a Warrior's Heart not The Warrior's Heart. when I was looking up if it was the book thought it was I found out that it was not what I thought but I also love navy seals, I would never become one but I respect them. so I picked this book.
ReplyDeletewhen I read the back of the book I wanted to read this because I loved his writing style he gives u a sitition and tells you "what would you do?
I too was interested in this book and I also play lacrosse. I chose a different direction but your blog definitely makes me want to check this book out.
DeleteMatt Mallahan
Incoming Sophmore
I was going to choose this book. I play lacrosse also. The book I read went in a totally different direction. Your description of the book makes me want to check it out.
DeleteIf you liked that book you might like the book I read for summer reading. It is called Seal Team Six Memoirs Of An Elite Navy Seal Sniper. Check it out it was an awesome book.
DeleteEric Peach
incoming senior
The memoir that I read this summer was The Other Wes Moore. I had difficulty finding a memoir so a teacher lend me the book to read. At first I was debating if I should read it or not, but it is a very good and interesting book. I can't connect with any of the characters in the book because our lives are nothing alike. The only thing I can really connect to is Wes Moore's mother Joy. Joy reminds me of my mom I connect with Joy because she is a hard working women and just wants the best for her children. Joy just wants the best for Wes Moore so she makes so many sacrifices for him. For example, Joy had to spend a lot of money just to get him into Valley Forge so he can have a better and stricter education. My mom is always making sacrifices for my siblings and I just like Joy. That's one of the reasons why I enjoyed reading this memoir. Another reason why I enjoyed reading this memoir is because it taught me to be more grateful. I get to read about how much worse life could be and this makes me feel immature for complaining about any problem I thought that I ever had because they are nothing compared to Wes Moore's. As I am reading parts in the memoir that just breaks my heart like how neither Wes Moore's had their father in their life. It just makes me more grateful that I actually have my dad as my father figure in my life. The last reason why I enjoyed reading this memoir is because like Wes Moore no matter how your back round was as a child or how you grew up you can always make the right decisions to be successful.
ReplyDeleteJalyce Opio - Incoming Freshman
I chose Phil Esposito and Peter Golenbock as my summer reading. the book is mainly about how he got started and his career. also about the hard times he was having with his wife.
ReplyDeleteDevin Brickett
Incoming Senior
The memoir I’m reading is An Education by Lynn Barber. I was introduced to this book by my freshmen English teacher, Ms. Correa. My interests in the book were peeked when we watched the screenplay in class, but were unable to finish it. So I decided to read the book. It takes place in England throughout the 50’s to the 2000’s. In the memoir the author meets an older man, in his thirties, when she was sixteen. His name was Simon. He began to quart her taking her out to lavish dinners and weekends in different countries. Although she spent two years with him, she barely knew anything about him. The author comes to find out Simon was married with two children. He was a con man wanted in various regions for fraud.
ReplyDeleteThis stood out to me because it is something I would never consider doing. A man in his thirties is much too old in my opinion to be dating such a young girl. Considering he was so vague about his life, I wouldn’t waste two years of my life with him. The author never knew where he lived, his real age, what he did for work, or anything about his past. This to me sends up red flags, I’d end the relationship. The way their paths crossed also differs from how I would handle the situation. The author was walking home from school one day when Simon pulled up and offered her a ride home. Knowing she shouldn’t take rides from strangers she accepted anyways. If I was in the authors’ position I would run to the nearest house then call the police. I recommend this memoir. It’s interesting how this event affects the author later in life.
Caitlyn Dion – Incoming sophomore
I read soul surfer by Bethany Hamilton its mainly about how a girl got attacked by a shark while she was surfing and afterwards she wanted to school she talk about her whole back story in the beginning of the book it was the most inspiring book I ever read
ReplyDeleteEmily Brackett
Incoming Freshmen
I choose the book “The Kid Who Climbed Everest” because I had just got back from climbing and I just wanted to read about climbing things. The author of the book is Bear Grylls he was the one this book is about. Its on him climbing Mt. Everest and all the things that was in his way from being paralyzed to his mom praying he would never go out into danger. I really enjoyed the book and I think every one that likes climbing and adventure should read the book.
ReplyDeleteCaleb Peters-incoming freshmen
The memoir I read was Memoirs of a Geisha. I chose the book because when I was searching for a memoir online,after typing "memoir", Memoirs of a Geisha was at the top of the list. I thought to myself if so many people searched for this book, then it must be a really good novel!
ReplyDeleteThough the memoir is fiction, after buying and reading a few chapters,I couldn't put down the book. After learning about the life of a geisha, I was amazed that the author could use facts from an experienced geisha and put together a fictional story.
The book I am reading is called the Imaginary Girlfriend and it is a good book. I did enjoy it. Basically it was about the author who was choosing on becoming either a wrestler or a writer.
ReplyDelete-Maleena Im
-Incoming Junior
I chose Seal Team Six Memoirs Of An Elite Navy Seal Sniper as my summer reading book. it is about a member of seal team six that wrote about his journey of becoming a navy seal. He talks about what he went through during his training. some of the stuff is unbelievable. This was a great book and I am glad I picked this book.
ReplyDeleteEric Peach
Incoming Senior
I chose the book "Yes Chef" By Marcus Samuelsson. The reason I chose this book is because I was very interested in his life. I watch him on the tv show chopped when he judges on occasion. I enjoyed this book a lot more than i though. It was interesting and detailed. It had a lot of words in different languages and he explains what there mean. I would recommend this book to everyone
ReplyDeleteBrian Comtois
Incoming sophomore
I chose the book "Just A Boy" by Casey Watson. The book is about the Watson family. They take in foster children for short amounts of time until the agency find somewhere to permanently place them. Usually, troubled kids were placed with the Watsons, but this teen was a bit different; He was blind. The family learns to overcome Cameron's differences and they learn an important lesson. The lesson was that they should be grateful for what they have and not take thing for granted.
ReplyDeleteMariah Marrero
Incoming Sophomore
I chose the book Jarhead by anthony swofford. It was a book about marines and the lives they lived in the middle east. It went into great detail about many things they lived daily at war that seem so far away. I would recomend this book to anyone interested in war books or are just looking for an exciting read.
ReplyDeleteEli Liakas
sophmore