Blog 2

Flight by Sherman Alexie
http://www.amazon.com/Flight-A-Novel-Sherman-Alexie/dp/0802170374

This book was influential because it goes through important violent moments in American history. What I read in this book, from history with Native Americans to the Civil War, stayed with me because it was terrifying and devastating moments. It sad that these things actually happened, but America has learned from all these times.

Looking For Alaska by John Green
http://www.amazon.com/Flight-A-Novel-Sherman-Alexie/dp/0802170374

This book was influential because it documents how an anti-social teenager goes to a boarding school to pursue the "greater perhaps." He then meets an outgoing girl who teaches him to be spontaneous. This book stayed with me because it influence you to break out of your shell, stick to your own beliefs, but to not be afraid to be adventurous.

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
http://www.amazon.com/Flight-A-Novel-Sherman-Alexie/dp/0802170374

This book was influential to me because at the time I read this book my Freshman year in high school, I've never read a book like it. Although the book ends with one friend murdering the other, there was a good reason behind it. It was a tough decision and action, but he truly cared about his friend and did it for the better.