I should thank the book Gods or my daughter for handing me some good books to read.
One of a kind books which make you love yourself because you read.
These are the best kind of books.
This I read while traveling. All in a day's journey.
It talks about the social and political discrepancies existing in a society.
The approach is brutal and raw in many places, leaving you angry and sad for the marginalised population.
It could happen anywhere in the world, more so, where there is a marked difference between the haves and have nots.
The author deftly handles questions on racism, discrimination, prejudices, the answers not always pleasant, but keeping it real.
The storyline is set around a family, community, the support, being there, friendship, love even when it is easy to hate.
Love the way the author depicts the importance of family and the love which is always there. In every small action, without being overly loud and obvious. Love exists. Even on our worst days.
“At an early age I learned that people make mistakes, and you have to decide if their mistakes are bigger than your love for them.”
The most important aspect of the book is about being brave.
A young girl, who is taught to be brave even when she fears. Making us understand the difference yet the connect which exists.
A young girl is taught to use her voice for something very powerful, and learns that, by itself, it is enough to make a difference.
“What's the point of having a voice if you're gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn't be?”
It is about being authentic and true to yourself, about being resilient, about the passion that exists within us,consequences of actions and decisions.
It is a book for the young adult, who is gaining independence in life, yet needs the support of love and guidance of the more experience and world wise family and friends.
It is for girls who are confused about where they belong, who are their real friends, what parents really want for them.
“Sometimes you can do everything right and things will still go wrong. The key is to never stop doing right.”
What made me love this book- the star of the book is Starr, she handles life and death and black and white.Everyday.
Somehow as I read the book I pictured Lupita Nyong’o playing Starr-(I know she does not act in the soon to be released movie!)
I left the pages feeling good for my daughter knowing she had read it, knowing in some way, the book would touch her and give her the courage even in fear.
“Brave doesn't mean you're not scared. It means you go on even though you're scared.”
The Hate U Give
-Angie Thomas
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