Set during the Great Depression, ‘The Four Winds’ is a poignant tale of survival, resilience, and hope. It follows Elsa Martinelli and her family as they make the arduous journey from the Dust Bowl of Texas to the promise of California, facing hardship and adversity along the way.
A heartwarming exploration of hope, friendship, and life’s universal lessons, told through beautiful illustrations and conversations between four unlikely friends.
Wrecking Ball, the 14th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, follows Greg Heffley as his family receives an inheritance and decides to make upgrades to their home, leading to comedic disasters.
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline is a poignant novel intertwining the lives of a 91-year-old woman and a 17-year-old foster girl. Both characters are connected through their experiences with America’s Orphan Train movement.
《A Stolen Life》is a harrowing memoir by Jaycee Dugard, recounting her abduction at age 11 and the 18 years spent in captivity. It details her experiences, thoughts, and eventual rescue, highlighting her resilience and strength.
Unbroken tells the incredible true story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner who became a World War II bombardier. After his plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean, he survived on a raft for 47 days, only to be captured by the Japanese Navy and subjected to brutal treatment as a POW. Despite all odds, Zamperini’s unbreakable spirit endured, showcasing the power of human resilience.
In ‘Life,’ Keith Richards, legendary guitarist of The Rolling Stones, shares the story of his life, filled with rock ‘n’ roll highs and lows. It’s a candid journey through fame, music, and survival.
‘Things No One Else Can Teach Us’ by Humble the Poet is a transformative book that spins the trials and tribulations of life into lessons on personal growth and happiness. Through a series of personal anecdotes, stories from others, and philosophical insights, the author illustrates how our darkest moments can be the sources of our greatest strengths. Humble the Poet encourages readers to change their perspective on pain and failure, seeing them not as obstacles but as opportunities for growth, learning, and self-discovery.
The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku is a memoir that delves into the life of a Holocaust survivor who, despite experiencing the depths of human cruelty, chooses happiness and gratitude as his life’s philosophy. Eddie Jaku, born in Germany in 1920, experienced the atrocities of World War II first-hand, surviving Auschwitz and Buchenwald. After the war, he rebuilt his life, moving to Australia where he found peace and happiness. Throughout the book, Jaku shares his wisdom and insights on the power of friendship, love, and kindness.