A Dog's Promise
A Dog’s Promise is the third and final book in the series that includes A Dog’s Purpose and A Dog’s Journey. I’ve enjoyed all of these books as they are written from the dog’s perspective and propose that dogs sometimes have a purpose in humans’ lives. I’ve also read Emory’s Gift and really enjoyed the story.

A Dog’s Promise by W. Bruce Cameron

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 ...

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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