Do Hard Things

This book, Do Hard Things, was written by two 19 year olds in 2007. Based on a christian view, this book focuses on how teenagers fall into societies "expectations" for them and how teens need to get out of that class. It starts saying that society expects teens to follow the norm and not really do anything. But Alex and Brett, the authors, challenge teens to beat these expectations. They highlight teenagers ranging from 14 years to 19 years old who have done what many others consider "Hard things." One teen helps manage a campaign for a politician and another teen did a small hard thing: he didn't go to an R-rated movie even when his friends pleaded with him to sneak in.
I really started reading this because my mom asked me to. But this book really changed me. I had to look at myself and change what I do. Many days I don't make my bed, but if a 16 year old girl can run a political campaign, I can make my bed or do my chores without being asked. I would definitely suggest this book to anybody, not even teenagers. It really makes you re-evaluate your life and how your doing things. There are many bible verses and it takes things from a biblical aspect. If you need a spiritual boost, then pick up this book and get started.


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Code Orange

                I recently had to read a book for a school report and this book was on the list. I picked it up thinking it was going to be a quick, boring read. Boy was I in for a surprise. This book was filled with suspense and ironic twists. You follow Mitty as he works on a school project and follow him as he tries to out run small pox.  This book also has a sweet love angle with Mitty and Olivia. As I was nearing the end I was tempted to put the book down thinking I knew the ending. It  was going to be just like every other book like this. But one more page I was re-hooked. The ending was much different than  I was expecting and I was glad that i didn't put the book down.

Out of 5 stars I would give it 5. It was nothing like I thought it would be. Expecting some run away story about a kid with a terminal illness, but this book much exceeded my expectations as I read about a boy who only ran away to keep his family. This book should definately be on every 13-18 year olds shelf,  well worn.

The Mother Daughter Book Club- Heather Vogel Fredrick

               The Mother Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Fredrick is the first installment in the series, The Mother Daughter Book Club. This book introduces the girls and how they came together.  Emma, Jess, Megan, and Cassidy are brought together in this hilarious book when their moms decided to start a book club for the girls. Cassidy is the jock, Megan is one of the popular girls, and Jess and Emma are the smart ones who have been best friends forever. Filled with silly drama and fun, the girls are brought together through pancake fights, goats, and books as they enjoy reading "Little Women." With many laughs and some heart-breaking points you can feel the girls' pain and really relate to them.

             The Mother Daughter Book Club tops my reading list and is definetely my most read book. I really really really loved this book. It's extremely easy to relate to and you feel like you're with the girls at every tear and every laugh. The girls take you through so much and once you pick it up you won't want to put it down until every page has been turned. If you're looking for a great book that's enjoyable, you should definetely run by your library and pick up this book.