Be Smart-President Hinkley

Books are such an important part of our education. No mater if we are three or seventy-three, we are all constantly learning.
Reading is an essential part of learning about the world around us. By picking up a book, we are bringing information, new thoughts and different ways to look at things, into our mind. Instead of turning on the TV, read something. Enlighten your mind, become more educated, like President Hinkley urges us to do.


Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Touching Spirit Bear

Touching Spirit Bear
Ben Mikaelsen
Harper Trophy 2001

Summary
Cole Matthews is the bully in his hometown. He's been causing havoc for years. It goes too far one day when he beats another kids up so badly that the kid has to be hospitalized. Cole is then, by choice, exiled to an island in Alaska. Cole doesn't want to deal with his anger, and in consequence is mauled by a mysterious white Spirit Bear. After he nearly dies he has two choices: 1) continue to be angry with the world 2) change. But the question is, will he be given a second chance?

Personal Review
I personally really liked this book. It has a great message in it about anger management. Sometimes it's not worth it to become angry. I also love the message about how other people in your life can influence you for the good or bad. In this book it shows both, and it's really neat to see Cole realize this and watch him choose who he will listen to. I love the battle he has with fighting his anger, because you can apply that to any bad habit anyone has. This is a really great book that I think every teenager should read.

Cautionary Notes
There is violence, teens with bad attitudes, bullying to the extent of beating someone up, and there are a couple swear words.
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