Teaching and Learning discussion

Tell us about a book/novel you enjoyed and/or admire most

I really enjoyed reading a book called "In the time of the Butterflies". This book talked about the political struggle going on in the Dominican Republic with communism and what would have for standing up for what you believe in.

My favorite book is Pride and Prejudice. I think this it is Jane Austin's best work.The descriptions of the characters and the wit used are brilliant.I love the main characters and the experiences they had to go through before they were able to be together.

My favorite book would be "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis I love the fantasy aspect I didn't like the movie but the book was much better.

there are a lot of books that stick out to me as being very memorable. the best literature would have to include catcher in the rye, the great gatsby, of mice and men, and my favortie shakespear play: Macbeth.

A novel i have enjoyed is The Great Gatsby. I read this book for one of my English classes. I liked this book because it had everything, romance, love, happiness, and sadness. I liked the book even more because after i saw the movie i understood the characters of the book even more.

There are many books I really enjoy.But I guess I would have to say To Kill A Mockingbird. It's been quite a while since I've read it but I liked the way it was written and the characters were great. It made me feel many different emotions, and as if I was part of the story.

My favorite book is A Child Called "It" by Dave Pelzer. It is a story of the horrible memories Dave remembers growing up. There are so many horrible things he went through and anyone who reads it will be horrified. I admire the young boys courage to do all he can to be alive.

Indira,
I've always wanted to read this book but I haven't gotten a chance to. People have always recommended it to me and everyone that has read it said it is very good. I am going to add it to my To Read list
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there is not just one book that is my favorite but a series of novels. i love reading the james patterson mysterys. i fell out of reading for awhile and then someone introduced me to his series and i fell right back into reading. i love mysteries and his are really good and admire his way of writing. i read a child called "it" and it was really good. it made me cry and realize how good my life is. but im not much for sad books. but i agree it is a book to admire.

I really enjoyed the movie, and havn't yet read the book, I am thinking about picking it up, and someday having time to read it.

A Child called "It" is one one my faviorites as well. I have read all three books, and as a parent, I can't imagine what his parents were thinking to do such horrid acts of hate. However his courage puts me in aw.

Despite my long list of books that I have as my favorites, I must say that "A Child Called It" is also one of my favorite ones as well. I read all but the last one, I think it's "A Man Named Dave" These books teach us about hope and real-life experiences that occur on a daily basis around our world.

Thanks norma sounds interesting. I've never heard about those books before :)

I loved reading "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelly. During my college career I read this book three different times and was able to get something out of ever read. I even loved teaching it during my student teaching. There are so many things that can be talked about with it as well as activities that students can use in the classroom.

Sandra wrote: "My favorite book is A Child Called "It" by Dave Pelzer. It is a story of the horrible memories Dave remembers growing up. There are so many horrible things he went through and anyone who reads it w..."

I too enjoyed this book and the second book "the Lost Boy" also a" a man named Dave" was also good. I give Dave Pelzer credit for going through what he went through and still be able to forgive his parent's. He became a stronger person in my opion for what he went through. I still have to read the next book "The Privilege of Youth".

My favorite contemporary book would have to be "The Memory Keeper's Daughter". It's such a great story because the main character is so flawed, but also you can sympathize with the that character. The television movie was nowhere near as good as the book!

I have recently finished a thorough reading of "Les Miserables," by Victor Hugo. I found it quite profound. Jean Claude Valdieren is an epic heroe faced with poverty, yet filled with substance, his terrain brings him into the keeping of hie heiress Cosette in a way that would move mountains.
The inclinations that we pursue life with ambition rather than opportunity for the sense of prestige created a zeal in honoring our own kingdom's. Those that help protect, and restore us by keeping us from the dreaded fate of dismissal and onoculous reprieve. Our makers have provides us with a means that makes it possible to face our challenges in contrast to what others may believe is right or wrong.