The Great Alone: a life-changing book
I finished my second book, which is called "The Great Alone" by Kristen Hannah. This book is about a girl growing up in tumultuous circumstances. Her father is a Vietnam veteran and former Prisoner of War (POW). To help him cope, the family decides to move to Alaska, where things only further unravel.
The main character, Leni, constantly struggles with her parents' relationship. One minute, they are madly in love, and the next minute, her father is drinking and abusive. Even though Leni is only a teenager, she feels that she is the only adult in the family. Leni is always trying to convince her mother to leave the father before he hurts her or her mother really badly. I think this relationship can be connected to a lot of relationships in the real world. Even if it isn't physical abuse, many people face emotional or mental abuse from relationships. Especially when it is someone you love, you don't want to give up on that friendship, relationship, etc. I have a feeling that this is going to connect to some of the topics in the book we are reading, Keesha's House. Domestic violence is a relevant, serious topic, and it has severe implications for Leni and her mother. Even in the face of the frightening and dangerous Alaskan winter, Leni's biggest threat to survival is right inside her home.
I don't want to give away the ending---you have to read it!
Until next time,
Ms. Parenti
The main character, Leni, constantly struggles with her parents' relationship. One minute, they are madly in love, and the next minute, her father is drinking and abusive. Even though Leni is only a teenager, she feels that she is the only adult in the family. Leni is always trying to convince her mother to leave the father before he hurts her or her mother really badly. I think this relationship can be connected to a lot of relationships in the real world. Even if it isn't physical abuse, many people face emotional or mental abuse from relationships. Especially when it is someone you love, you don't want to give up on that friendship, relationship, etc. I have a feeling that this is going to connect to some of the topics in the book we are reading, Keesha's House. Domestic violence is a relevant, serious topic, and it has severe implications for Leni and her mother. Even in the face of the frightening and dangerous Alaskan winter, Leni's biggest threat to survival is right inside her home.
I don't want to give away the ending---you have to read it!
Until next time,
Ms. Parenti
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