The+Giver

//The Giver// by Lois Lowry Amazon

Out of the blue, a choice is made in a timid community to grant one boy or girl the job known as “Receiver of Memory.” As an amateur receiver, the chosen one called Jonas has much to learn. With the help of his experienced teacher, Jonas starts to understand the endurance that such a job will take. Will he withstand the forces of memory? A risky choice by the community puts the entire community at stake. However, when an unpleasing sight meets Jonas’ eye, his decision makes or breaks the lives of hundreds. Jonas’ character is strong, but his temptation packs a punch. The whole community is counting on him… A connection I made to this book was that Jonas has a large weight on his shoulders. 75% of the time, I am being counted on in baseball. If I fail, my team fails with me. If Jonas fails, the community fails with him. Pressure is being loaded on us both.

Andrew R.