Catcher David Ross spins three stories into one: his professional baseball career, his very last season before retiring, and the final game of the 2016 World Series. He discusses the many role models he has had from coaches to teammates throughout his career, the lessons he has learned about leadership and being a respected ballplayer, and the 2016 Chicago Cubs team that finally brought a World Series championship after a 103 drought. As a Cubs fan and David Ross fan, I thought this was a fun read. I especially enjoyed the behind-the-scenes look at Game 7. Overall, this was a fascinating memoir.
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Jodee Blanco tells about her middle school and high school years when she was brutally bullied. Going to different schools did not help. Her parents even had her go to a psychiatrist. Blanco's honesty about what happened makes reading this so powerful and at times even emotional. In February, 2019, Jodee Blanco came to IC Catholic Prep and spoke to students, faculty, and families. Her presentations were just as powerful as this book. Students, teachers, and parents are strongly recommended to read this book! These three graphic novels comprise the biography of civil rights leader, Representative John Lewis. Drawn by Nate Powell, these stunning black and white illustrations describe John Lewis and his involvement with the civil rights movement and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. Intermixed with the narration of the 1960s struggle are flash forwards to January 20, 2009 when President Obama was inaugurated as the first African American president.
All students should read at least the first book if not the entire trilogy. They are powerful books describing a dark period in our history. This book gets my top rating! |
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