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Godless
Converting Kate
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret
Pure
Once Was Lost
Unlikely Disciple: A Sinner's Semester at America's Holiest University
Burned
Memoirs of a Bookbat
The Chosen One
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Jennifer W wrote: "I'd love some examples of teens questioning their faith other than Christianity if anyone knows of any."Have you read Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali? It's not an easy read but worth the effort.
Son of Hamas: A Gripping Account of Terror, Betrayal, Political Intrigue, and Unthinkable Choices is also supposed to be good but I haven't read it myself.
Jennifer when you first started the topic I couldn't think of a single title but now more and more are coming to mind.
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I'm glad you're coming up with some options, it took me a bit (and some searching) before I could think of any, too.
I haven't read these ones, but they sound good and are not about Christianity.Shine, Coconut Moon by Neesha Meminger
The Book of Trees by Leanne Lieberman
Hush by Eishes Chayil
Jennifer W wrote: "I have read Infidel, there really aren't words to describe that book, but it's not geared towards young adults.I'm glad you're coming up with some options, it took me a bit (and some searching) b..."
Infidel will work for this challenge, though, because I opened it up to any book since it is such a tough topic to find books...
Jennifer W wrote: "I have read Infidel, there really aren't words to describe that book, but it's not geared towards young adults.I'm glad you're coming up with some options, it took me a bit (and some searching) b..."
When I was a young adult the age range was considered late teens - which I think this book would suit.
Now YA has slipped into what was called teen fiction and I agree that is probably a bit young for Infidel.
Karis (YA Litwit) wrote: "Try Shine by Lauren Myracle. It's my favorite book of 2011."Shine would work for this challenge? Great news- it is on my TBR and am excited about reading it.
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Jennifer W wrote: "Hi Jennifer, sorry for the late response. I haven't read Annexed, so I don't know if it would work. The description sounds like it may, but it would have to be more along the lines of the main char..."I don't think Annexed fits. Peter doesn't really have a crisis of faith.
I got to my monthly read late for this round,Read Godless by Pete Hautman, 198 Pages
Points - 1
Total - 20
I just read a book that fits this challenge- yay!!! In The Blood Lie: A Novel by Shirley Reva Vernick Jack is struggling with the amount of time spent at the synagogue and also with having to forgive others for their prejudices against Jews.
Completed Tasks: September
Points Earned this month: 1
Total Points: 102
I readAre You There God? It's Me, Margaret
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The 19th Wife
(I read these in September, I just forgot to post them.)
Points: 3
Total Points: 87
ttyl by Lauren Myracle (read 09/26)- 2 pointsAll These Things I've Done by Gabrielle Zevin (read 09/18)- 1 point
September points- 3
Total Points- 39
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1 point
Total points: 43
Jennifer W wrote: "The Chosen One I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it. The main character was completely believable as she questioned her faith and her family ties. The only thing I wonde..."I've wondered about this one since it came out- I am glad to here it is good.
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