The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian written by Sherman Alexie is a unique book about a teenager and an important transition that he makes in his life. As a fourteen year old on an Indian Reservation, Junior finds himself as the laughing stock of local kids and frequently harassed. Urged by a teacher at his school, Junior decides to switch to the nearby white school, Reardan, in search of hope. Leaving his reservation behind, Junior grows into a new person. He is hated by the reservation but becomes accepted by his new peers, and his outlook on life is altered. 

Adrift: 76 Days Lost at Sea

Steven Callahan truly has one of the most amazing stories to tell. Not many people have a story that can compare to his nearly 11 weeks of solidarity in the middle of the ocean. Adrift: 76 Days Lost at Sea is the vessel that Callahan used to reveal his story to the world.

Unbroken

Unbroken, written by Laura Hillenbrand, is a ‘sit on the edge of your seat’ kind of book that leaves you hanging with every new plot. The book rightfully earned it’s place as a #1 New York Times Bestseller. Hillenbrand conveys this already remarkable story in such a way that you find yourself lost in the world around you and submerged in World War II in the 40’s.