"The Giver," by Lois Lowry. This book was awarded a Newbery Medal. It's on the reading list of some schools. "The Giver" is a thought provoking book. Before I read it people had a hard time explaining the premise to me. They just said read it. I'm glad I did.
A boy named Jonas and his family live in a perfect community, metaphorically, a living bubble. There is no sadness, fear, or pain. Everything is safe and under control. Rules are hard to change. When Jonas turns twelve he has a special ceremony where he is given his assignment in the community. He is given special training from The Giver. The Giver can give you memories of pain and pleasure. Jonas fractures his leg, he can't have medication. He feels pain. But he does get a nice memory after his daily work. After some time Jonas learns that the memory of love is nice, but he believes if you felt love all the time it could come with a risk. It could cause you pain. But Jonas learns that erasing things you don't like, like pain, doesn't make you or your life better. Living in a fantasy lie isn't all that is cracked up to be. The part in the book where a baby cries and what is done about it is interesting. It makes you really think about problem solving. And how people avoid unpleasantness at any cost.
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Jay Marie
About Me
- Jay Marie
- I'm a former Nanny to Children of Parents in the Entertainment Industry. I have a B.A. in the Behavioral Sciences, Sociology. I have worked with children with ADHD and ADD. I have gotten Five out of Five Stars on several articles I've written relating to topics about children. I have volunteered in different capacities where children were concerned. I did pro-bono work in my former city's Domestic Violence Unit in the Superior Court Building. I'm a former Red Cross CPR and First Aid Instructor.