This book opened my eyes to several things. Much of it is based on actual people and occurrences. The story is told from the point of view of an Afghani girl with a cleft palate and a desire to attend school. Some parts are interesting looks into a culture different from mine. Other parts are heart breaking. It definitely made me appreciate being born in my country. Words in the Dust should be on your reading list.
This book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
(Description nicked from B&N.com.)
“At the end of Divided We Fall, Danny Wright’s beloved Idaho had been invaded by the federal government, their electricity shut off, their rights suspended. Danny goes into hiding with his friends in order to remain free. But after the state declares itself a Republic, Idaho rises to fight in a second American Civil War, and Danny is right in the center of the action, running guerrilla missions with his fellow soldiers to break the Federal occupation. Yet what at first seems like a straightforward battle against governmental repression quickly grows more complicated, as more states secede, more people die, and Danny discovers the true nature of some of his new allies.”
Burning Nation, the sequel to Divided We Fall, steps it up a LARGE notch and knocks it out of the park.
With Idaho declaring independence from the United States to get out from under federal laws that are impeding peoples freedoms (sound eerily familiar?), Danny finds himself a beacon of hope for the rebellion. All while trying to keep those he loves safe.
At times, the amount of stress this book caused me had me needing to walk away to catch my breath. I'm extremely impressed with the power that Reedy's words had over my emotions. Basically, when you sit down to read this one, buckle up. It's one helluva ride.
Now I have to try and be patient for the third and final installment of this very realistic and nerve wracking series!!!!
This is an eloquent tale about a teenage boy who struggles to figure himself out, do right for his family and his future,and learn about what happened to his father in Afghanistan.
Reading the letters from his father spark an emotion in this reader that kept me flipping the pages just hoping for closure for Mike. Not just Mike, his family too.
This book is destined for greatness. It touches the soul and is extremely relatable for anyone who had to 1. Help make ends meet in a household 2. Had to put school and family before friends and fun. 3. Anyone who has suffered loss and grieves for a loved one, longs to know more about that loved one.
The fact that it involves losing someone to war makes it even more emotional.
There is a fun feel to this book, which given the subject matter surprised me! I found myself smiling and even laughing throughout the book. CAPTAIN AMERICA!!!!
I also loved that this book incorporated Zulaikha's story from 'Words in the Dust.' It made even more special for me to read.
I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone!
(Description nicked from B&N.com.)
“Danny Wright never thought he'd be the man to bring down the United States of America. In fact, he enlisted in the Idaho National Guard because he wanted to serve his country the way his father did. When the Guard is called up on the governor's orders to police a protest in Boise, it seems like a routine crowd-control mission ... but then Danny's gun misfires, spooking the other soldiers and the already fractious crowd, and by the time the smoke clears, twelve people are dead.”
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