Category Archives: Faith-Based/Religious Element

“The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Victoria Waddle

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot     Teachers who are thinking outside the box will let you read this for your biography/memoir assignment, and what a great opportunity! The story of Henrietta Lacks is more than a biography … Continue reading →

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“The Last Summer of the Death Warriors”

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Victoria Waddle

      The Last Summer of the Death Warriors by Francisco X. Stork Like a lot of great books, this one is hard to quickly describe, hard to ‘sell’ in a few paragraphs. And like a lot of great books, it’s … Continue reading →

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“Peace, Love, and Baby Ducks”

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Victoria Waddle

Peace, Love and Baby Ducks by Lauren Myracle I bought this book for the library quite a while ago, but didn’t read it myself because, based on the title and cover (I know, I know!), I thought it was mind … Continue reading →

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“Tattoos on the Heart”

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Victoria Waddle

Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion by Fr. Gregory Boyle Another book for ‘Character Month’ Father Gregory Boyle is the LA priest who founded Homeboy Industries and Homegirl Café. Their motto: Nothing stops a bullet like a … Continue reading →

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“The Brothers Karamazov” Student Reviews 2009

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

The following reviews by COHS students are on “The ” by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Genre: Realistic Fiction Pages: 776 Reviewer: Michael T. The book begins with Alyosha dedicating his life to religion and the highly respected monk Zosima who he will … Continue reading →

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“Crime and Punishment” Student Reviews 2009

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

The following reviews by COHS students are on “Crime and Punishment” by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. Genre: Fiction Pages: 542 Reviewer: Alejandra M. Raskolnikov kills two people and robs them. Later on he is speaking with the murderers and faints so the … Continue reading →

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“Mistaken Identity”

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

“Mistaken Identity” by Don and Susie Van Ryn and Newell, Colleen and Whitney Cerek with Mark Tabb I must have been in hiding in 2006 because I don’t remember this story from the news at all. However, it is so … Continue reading →

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“And You Invited Me In”

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

“” by Cheryl Moss Tyler I’m writing a blurb on this novel not because it’s got terrific writing, but because the story is one I’ve wanted to read—or at least see available—for a long time. I’ve often thought about the … Continue reading →

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“Same Kind of Different as Me”

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Victoria Waddle

“Same Kind of Different as Me” by Ron Hall and Denver Moore with Lynn Vincent Ms. G here at COHS recommended this book to me because it was so moving that she couldn’t put it down. It’s quite a tale—and … Continue reading →

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Life of Pi

Posted on December 4, 2007 by Victoria Waddle

   Here’s another story that begins in India, but marches to a very different drummer. The main character, ‘Pi’ Patel is named after a swimming pool in Paris. His father, a zoo keeper, decides to immigrate to Canada, and sells … Continue reading →

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