Summer+Reading+Suggestions

= = =Summer Reading Suggestions: = I thought that I would add a page where we can list and recommend other books to read over the summer. Please click on **Edit this Page** to add content to share.


 * Jenn Neubauer's books to share**:

I just finished James Patterson's book __You've Been Warned__. It was a very fast read. If you like mysteries, you will enjoy this book.

I am currently reading __The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die__ by: John Izzo. This is a non-fiction book that talks about living a fulfilled life. The author interviewed over 200 people over the age of 60 and asked them questions about their lives.

I just started __Sundays at Tiffany's__ this book is also by James Patterson. It is about a young women named Jane. When she was little she had an imaginary friend. Her friend left her at age 9, but they end up meeting again later in life and falling in love. It is a cute story and a quick read.


 * Cindy's recommendation**:

I am currently reading __The Last Lecture__, by Randy Pausch. Randy is a Professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University and gave this traditional "lecture", a celebration of his life and the summation of his beliefs, after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and told that he had 3-6 months to live. I am happy to say that prognosis was given last year. He is leaving this incredible legacy for his three young children. You would enjoy learning about this man and his incredible spirit! =)

[|Randy Pausch's Link to Blog] Here is Randy's last lecture. If you have not checked this video out, please do!!!
 * Cindy, thanks for sharing your recommendation**....i am glad that added content to OUR page!!!! I really want to read his book as well. I know that he also has a blog if anyone is interested in reading.

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I just finished reading __The Senator's Wife__ by Sue Miller. It was a great story about two women's lives and their families. I am almost finished __The Friday Night Knitting Club__ by Kate Jacobs. It's a good story and a pretty easy read so far. One of my favorite authors, Carl Hiaason, has just come out with a new book that will be on my reading list soon too.
 * Sarah's Books**


 * Sarah**, thanks for sharing I will have to check on the book written by Sue Miller!!!! Keep posting your suggestions.....i really appreciate it.
 * Sarah...**I really liked __The Friday Night Knitting Club__, as well! Cindy

Wow! I just finished reading, __Escape__ by Carolyn Jessop and could not believe the culture that exists in the FLDS. (a polygamist society led by the now imprisoned Warren Jeffs-an off shoot of the Mormon Church) In the book, Carolyn Jessop explains what life was like living as the fourth wife of Merril Jessop. The situations she had to deal with and obstacles she was forced to overcome were unbelievable. Not only did her story make me realize how lucky we are to have the freedoms that we do, but her courageous escape with her eight children helped me realize that no obstacle is too big to overcome. Another book I just finished reading, __Mistaken Identity: Two Families, One Survivor, Unwavering Hope__ by Don and Susie Van Ryan was also a great read. It is a true story about two college students involved in a terrible accident. One dies and one survives-the catch is that somehow their identities were mistaken after the accident. One family grieves for a daughter they lost and the other sticks by the bedside of the daughter clinging to life not realizing the identities have been switched. Both families rely on their faith in God to make it through an experienceI hope I never have to face!
 * Robyn's Books**


 * Robyn**, thanks for sharing your books with the group. I want to borrow __Escape__, and I loved reading __Mistaken Identity__ thanks for letting me read!!!

Idea:
Maybe next school year, for those of you who teach in the building, we could continue with our club, or have a book exchange to share our books.

Pam's Books I am reading, Louder Than Words, A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism. By: Jenny McCarthy. Although Jenny McCarthy is not someone I expected to be an authority on Autism, it is a touching story about the thoughts and feelings of a mom faced with a diagnosis of Autism. I am about half way through so I haven't gotten to any parts about the treatment, but I am interested to read her ideas about treatment/recovery (I know some might be controversial).


 * Pam,** thanks for sharing. I would like to hear what you think when you are done with the book.