"Claire of the Sea Light" by Edwide Danticat-Awesome Fiction Set in Haiti

A Runaway Child in Haiti

Claire of the Sea Light by Edwidge Danticat is an awesome read about a young girl named Claire who lives in Haiti.  She runs away on her seventh birthday.  As the search goes on for her, you meet other people who have connections to her and her family and learn about life in Haiti.  This was an eye opener for me that I won't soon forget!  
(Gerard's review, 5 stars)

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"Not Without Hope" by Nick Schyler and Jere Longman

Not Without Hope by Nick Schyler and Jere Longman is an amazing story! One day four buddies went out for a fishing trip. The four were Marquis Cooper, Will Bleakley, Corey Smith and Nick Schuyler. Only Nick survived and this is his story. What a tragic tale it is. I kept thinking of what these guys went through and their family and friends when the boat was finally discovered. The writing is awesome. You get the feeling you are right there. It’s a wonder Nick made it. If you think you can handle it, this is a very good book to read. I can’t say I enjoyed it because of the content, but I’m glad I read it.

(Gerard's review 3/23/10)

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