Sarah Anne Carter

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Monthly Archives: July 2020

Before and After — Each and every chapter in Before and After is heartbreaking in some way. If you have read Before We Were Yours, I strongly suggest you read Before and After very soon. They should be sold together. If you haven’t read either, start with Before We Were Yours and then read Before and After.

Before and After: The Incredible Real-Life Stories of Orphans Who ...

This entry was posted in Reading and tagged Non-Fiction on July 31, 2020 by Sarah Anne Carter

Good Hope Road — Good Hope Road is a story about breaking free, following your heart and forgiveness. The characters are believable and the story captivated my attention. Readers who love books that really delve into a character’s life will enjoy Good Hope Road.

Good Hope Road by Lisa Wingate

This entry was posted in Reading and tagged Fiction on July 27, 2020 by Sarah Anne Carter

To Wake the Giant — To Wake The Giant be an important book for any high school student studying WW2 to read. It would also be good to read before visiting the Pearl Harbor memorial, which we hope to do in a few years.

To Wake The Giant by Jeff Shaara

This entry was posted in Reading and tagged historical fiction on July 24, 2020 by Sarah Anne Carter

The Ship of Shadows — The Ship of Shadows is a fun read, especially for girls. There is danger, treasure, puzzles and books.

The Ship of Shadows by Maria Kuzniar

This entry was posted in Reading and tagged Fiction Young Adult Fiction on July 21, 2020 by Sarah Anne Carter

Outliers — In Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell examines several of the key factors that have led many people to success. However, it’s not as simple as following a few steps. When you were born, how many hours you put into your craft, your cultural heritage and where you live can all greatly affect your success – or lack of it.

Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell

This entry was posted in Reading and tagged Non-Fiction on July 20, 2020 by Sarah Anne Carter

Dear Edward — Edward is the sole survivor of a plane crash. His family was moving from New York City to Los Angeles. Being left behind and bearing the weight of wondering why he lived and the others perished is a lot for a 12-year-old boy.

Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano

This entry was posted in Reading and tagged Fiction on July 17, 2020 by Sarah Anne Carter

The Girls With No Names — The Girls With No Names had me hooked the entire time wondering how the story was going to play out. Then, to find out at the end that it’s historical fiction was fascinating.

The Girls With No Names by Serena Burkick

This entry was posted in Reading and tagged historical fiction on July 13, 2020 by Sarah Anne Carter

Born Survivors — While parts of the story is heartbreaking and hard to read, I would recommend this book to anyone who is mature enough to handle horrors of the Holocaust. I think every time a first person story is shared, I learn something new and that is very true about Born Survivors.

Born Survivors by Wendy Holden

This entry was posted in Reading and tagged Non-Fiction on July 10, 2020 by Sarah Anne Carter

Maybe You Should Talk To Someone — I loved how Maybe You Should Talk To Someone shows the different aspects of therapy and how it isn’t a one-sized-fits-all approach. Lori shows how she takes each patient where they’re at and aims to help them get better.

Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori Gottlieb

This entry was posted in Reading and tagged Non-Fiction on July 6, 2020 by Sarah Anne Carter

Thirteen Moons — Thirteen Moons was a captivating tale and I checked halfway through to make sure it was a fiction book because it reads like it might be true. It’s like a glimpse back in time to a different time and world. Readers who enjoy great fiction stories would enjoy reading Thirteen Moons.

Thirteen Moons by Charles Frazier

This entry was posted in Reading and tagged Fiction on July 3, 2020 by Sarah Anne Carter