Here's what Patty McLaughlin, Executive
Assistant to the Dean of Learning Resources, writes about her five favorite reads:
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Embraced
by the Light
by Betty Eadie
Inspirational! After losing a
loved one, I began questioning so much about life. A friend
recommended this book to me, and it brought me a sense of
understanding as well as a sense of peace. The book speaks of
the author experiencing a near death experience, and what she found
on the "other side." Passages from this book will stay with
you, and provide a great sense of comfort. |
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The
Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
This book is amazing. Anne
Frank wrote with an endearing style and a remarkably strong spirit.
Her family and other Jews were subject to harsh anti-Jewish Nazi
laws. In an effort to protect his family, Anne's father moved
them to a secret annex to hide from the Nazi Secret Police.
She records events and personalities during the time she and her
family were in hiding. Anne Frank is a symbol of courage and
youth. But most of all, she is a universal symbol of optimism
and faith in the face of cruelty. Very inspiring.
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Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
A true classic love story. Originally published in 1847,
this story was well before its time. A story of love, hate,
anger and peace. A book to withstand time. |
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Confessions of A Dead Man by Michael Pescione
Realistic fiction written by a Rhode Islander. The author
had the opportunity to interview and learns firsthand, from
prisoners at several correctional institutions, the inner workings
of their minds. The author is able to bring you into the
mindset of the New England Mafia, their world, their thoughts, their
code of life. A must read! |
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Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Though the novel is fictional, its exploration of the idea of human
evil is at least partly based on the author's experience with the
real-life violence and brutality of World War II. Free from
the rules and structures of civilization and society, the boys on
the island in Lord of the Flies
descend into savagery. In the author's portrayal of the small
world of the island, he paints a bigger picture of the fundamental
human struggle between the civilizing instinct -- the impulse to
obey rules, behave morally, and act lawfully -- and the savage
instinct -- the impulse to seek brute power over others, act
selfishly, scorn moral rules, and indulge in violence. |
To see if a book is available and where it is located,
click on the cover or title of the book. You may also wish to
submit your own list of Five Favorites or view
past favorites (President Di Pasquale's,
Allison Petro's,
Jim Salisbury's,
Bob Shea's,
Joe Allen's, Amy Chaves's,
Margaret Ann Carr's). |
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