Milk and Honey is a collection of poetry and prose about survival. It deals with the experience of violence, abuse, love, loss, and femininity. The book is divided into four chapters, each serving a different purpose and exploring different pains.
The Martian tells the gripping tale of Mark Watney, a NASA astronaut stranded on Mars, who must rely on his ingenuity and scientific knowledge to survive until a rescue mission can be mounted.
In ‘The Maze Runner,’ young Thomas wakes up in a mysterious maze called the Glade, with no memory of his past. Together with other ‘Gladers’, they must find a way to escape through the ever-changing maze, facing numerous challenges and uncovering the dark secrets behind their predicament.
《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.
Catching Fire, the second book in The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, escalates the rebellion against the oppressive Capitol. Katniss Everdeen becomes the symbol of hope after surviving the 74th Hunger Games, leading to unforeseen challenges in the dystopian society.
In ‘Under the Dome’, an invisible and impenetrable dome suddenly encapsulates a small town in Maine, creating a microcosmic society isolated from the world. Residents face ecological, social, and moral dilemmas, struggling for survival and dominance within this confined space.
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.
“A River in Darkness” is an autobiographical account by Masaji Ishikawa, detailing his life and harrowing escape from North Korea. Born in Japan to a Korean father and a Japanese mother, Ishikawa’s family moves to North Korea under the false promises of the ‘Return to North Korea’ movement, only to face unimaginable hardships. The book vividly recounts the brutal reality of life under the North Korean regime, including starvation, oppression, and the loss of personal freedom. Ishikawa’s escape back to Japan, after nearly 36 years in North Korea, is a testament to human resilience in the face of tyranny.