The Giver by Lois Lowry

The Giver was written by Lois Lowry, who some may recognize from her award winning book, "Number the Stars." The Giver is an amazing short novel that both my broth and I have read, and liked. This isn't the newest book out there but it is just as well written. It is a quick, yet very enjoyable read.

When Lois Lowry was writing she implied things a lot, but we would never get the real answer until almost the end of the book, or maybe not at all! By the end of this book, I can assure you that you will have a new way of looking at things. You will realize the things that we take for granted everyday, and how important our future really is. 

A brief summery:

Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12 he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.

Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives.

I would suggest that if you chose to read this book, you have a book buddy to read with you as well, because let me tell you, this book can get mighty confusing and you might need another perspective on it.

You can find more about this book at:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/giver-lois-lowry/1100295882?ean=9780440237686