5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman

I read this book before I was married and after I had kids. And I was different love language the second time. There are 5 love Languages; Gift Giving, Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Service, and Physical Touch. You will take a test to find out YOUR love language and then learn about it. This book helped me truly undersand how to show love to others. And how I liked to be loved. Great Book.

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E Frankl

This book is a true story of a man who survived the consecration camps during WWI. My mother recommended this book to me during High School. I read it so long ago that I forget the plot. But I remember crying. I remember having companion for all the Jews that lived during WWI . I remember feeling God's love while reading this story. I need to read it again.

Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe

I learned teaching World History that this book help fuel the abolitionish in the 1850's. Uncle Tom's Cabin was the best-selling novel of the 19th century and became the second best-selling book of that century, following the Bible. In 1855, three years after it was published, it was called "the most popular novel of our day."

It is a story of an African American Man's Journey when Blacks had no rights. It is a story that truly shows how Blacks were treated. They were owned by white men and they had no identity. You will cry. You will cry. And at the end you will smile. This is a hard book to read, but well worth it.

Chains ann Forge by Laurie Anderson

These are both books that some middle school students were reading and I joined in. I am so glad that I did. These two books talk about slave girl and her friend during WWI. You will cry as they try to walk to freedom. You will cry as you see how black children are treated. You will cry at the end. Chains is the first book.

Bridge to Terabithia by Katerine Paterson

I think everyone knows about this book OR has seen the movie. I read this book with my 6th graders and feel in love with it. It is a great story of friendship, hardship and imagination. If you haven't read this book... do it with your children. They will love it.

The Outsiders by S.E Hinton

I read this book with my 7th graders. It is a classic, and a must read. It is about 2 groups (Socials & Gressers). Junior High students can really relate to the trials the characters go through. Great morals are taught and great adventures. A must read for anyone.

Night by Elis Wiesel

I read this book with my 8th graders. At first I thought the content was too hard for them. I didn't think 8th graders would understands Elie's thoughts. But they LOVED it. It is very sad and opens up your eyes. It is a true story of a WWI survivor of the concentration camps. He talks of his experiences and his thoughts.