We have chosen the next two books for May and June with some wonderful other selections to fill your spring reading with.
May Book Club
May 21
Host: Monika Moss
Reviewer: Connie Barton
by James R. Ferrell
How is Christ the answer to a strained relationship with child, parent or sibling? What if I am being mistreated — what does the atonement say about that? How can I discover the desire to repent when I don't feel the need to repent? These are the challenging questions of daily life, the questions to which the gospel must provide an answer if it is to have living, cleansing, redeeming power.
The Peacegiver is a book about the answers to these questions. In both content and form it is unlike other books about the atonement, for it unfolds as compelling story in which the characters learn about the Atonement as they struggle over the problems in their lives — problems we each share. The book therefore allows us not only to “learn about” the Atonement but also to have an experience with it.
“My peace I give unto you,” the Savior declared. The Peacegiver explores in a deeply personal way what we must do to receive the peace he stands willing to give.
June Book Club
June 18
Host: Linda Montgomery
Reviewer: Monika Moss
by RJ Palacio
August (Auggie) Pullman
was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a
mainstream school—until now. He's about to start 5th grade at Beecher
Prep, and if you've ever been the new kid then you know how hard that
can be. The thing is Auggie's just an ordinary kid, with an
extraordinary face. But can he convince his new classmates that he's
just like them, despite appearances?
R. J. Palacio has written a spare, warm, uplifting story that will have readers laughing one minute and wiping away tears the next. With wonderfully realistic family interactions (flawed, but loving), lively school scenes, and short chapters, Wonder is accessible to readers of all levels.
Other Recommended Books:
Song of the Silent Harp by BJ Hoff
Matched by Ally Condie
Fearless by Eric Blehm
The House at Tyneford by Natasha Solomons
Moloka'i by Alan Brennert
R. J. Palacio has written a spare, warm, uplifting story that will have readers laughing one minute and wiping away tears the next. With wonderfully realistic family interactions (flawed, but loving), lively school scenes, and short chapters, Wonder is accessible to readers of all levels.
Other Recommended Books:
Song of the Silent Harp by BJ Hoff
Matched by Ally Condie
Fearless by Eric Blehm
The House at Tyneford by Natasha Solomons
Moloka'i by Alan Brennert
Happy Reading!
