Miracle's Boys

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"Sometimes I feel like our life is one big work of art--it's everything" [Charlie] stared down at his bare feet. "And nothing."

"This isn't art," I said. "It's our block! It's our life."

If only, if only... Life is full of poignant hypotheticals for Ty'ree, Charlie, and Lafayette, three brothers who are raising themselves after they lost their father to a drowning accident and their mother to diabetes. Each boy deals with his grief in his own way: the oldest, Ty'ree, has given up his dreams of college to work full time to support the others. Charlie is slipping into a life of crime, and is just back, angry and alienated, from two years at a correctional facility. Lafayette, the youngest brother, has retreated inward, avoiding his friends and blaming himself for his mother's death. These three are struggling against pretty large odds, but "brother to brother to brother," they can survive.

Jacqueline Woodson writes with a sure hand and true understanding of the complexity and depth of young people's lives. Winner of many awards for her novels, including two Coretta Scott King Honors (for From the Notebooks of Melanin Sun and I Hadn't Meant to Tell You This), she tells a captivating, honest story. (Ages 9 and older) --Emilie Coulter

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Lafayette would do anything to have things back the way they used to be—back before their parents died and back before his brother Charlie changed so much. But things have changed and all he can do now is ask why.... Why did Mama have to die? Why does Charlie hate him so much? And how are the three brothers—Miracle's boys—supposed to survive when so much seems to be stacked against them?

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Family Deals with Crisis.......2007-06-08

Lafayette's life used to be pretty stable. He never knew his father--he died before Lafayette was born, from hypothermia he got saving a woman and her dog from a frozen-over pond. Even though he had no father, Lafayette was pretty happy living with his mother, his oldest brother Ty'ree and his other older brother, Charlie. Charlie shared a room with Lafayette and was always especially kind to his little brother.

Then when he was twelve, Charlie held up a store. He was caught, and his punishment for this crime was to be sent away to a juvenile detention center--a prison for adolescents. While Charlie was in this detention center, their mother died.

Now Charlie is back at home again, living with Lafayette and Ty'ree, who was old enough to get custody of his two younger brothers when their mother died. But Charlie is radically different from the brother Lafayette used to know. He no longer cares about animals. He is doing badly in school and has started hanging around with a bad group from the neighborhood. Worst of all, he seems to hate Lafayette. He barely speaks to Lafayette, and when he does, it is to say something mean, like that Lafayette was the cause of their mother's death. Lafayette knows that isn't true, but he sometimes feels like he has the weight of the world on his shoulders.

Ty'ree says Charlie is just angry at the world and he tries to keep the peace, but Lafayette knows that something has to change. He just doesn't know if he's the one who will be able to change it.

I loved Ty'ree's character; he was very strong and I would have liked to have had more insight into what he was thinking about his situation. I liked the hopeful ending of the book; it seemed as though things were going to be okay. It was sad, though, to think of Ty'ree having to give up his promising future in order to take care of his brothers.

Miracle Boys.......2007-02-01

Marcus, Vishal, and Nathan. Language Arts Honors A3

Lafayette never got a chance to meet his father; his dad died before Lafayette was even born. Though he misses having a dad to do boy stuff with, Lafayette didn't know the man enough to miss him personally. When his mother dies, though, Lafayette is crushed. He misses her terribly --- every day, with every thought.
Lafayette's oldest brother Ty'ree misses their mother just as much. With both parents gone, Ty'ree is now responsible raising Laf and also looking out for middle brother Charlie who has just returned from doing time in a juvenile detention center. In addition to being full of sorrow, Ty'ree is bitter: If he didn't have to look after his younger brothers, Ty'ree would have been able to attend college. Now, he works like a dog in the mailroom for a big company and is tired all the time from trying to make ends meet. Laf tries not to ask too many questions, or cry too much, or to want things they can't afford. On top of it all, Charlie just keeps acting out and getting in trouble. If he caught by the police again, Charlie and Laf will be made wards of the court.

Author Woodson has a wonderful talent for writing about kids in tough situations. You really understand how someone in Laf's position might feel. This is a touching novel about a family trying to stay afloat through some really hard times. Their mother, whose name was Milagro, (Miracle in Spanish) was the center of the family and held them together. Now they must rely on each other while learning to deal with the death of their mother. They already got their one miracle --- can they stick together without one?

This is a quiet novel that you can read quickly. All the action takes place in one day, but it never feels hurried or too busy. If you are looking for a book that makes violence, gang life, and fighting brothers seem dramatic or glamorous, this is not the book for you. But if you want to read a realistic story about how these elements of urban life affect a small, loving family, try reading MIRACLE'S BOYS. Laf has tremendous reserves of kindness and love, and the bravery to show his emotions when he feels them. This whole novel is sometimes very sad, but it ends on a hopeful note. And as is usual with this author's work, it's also very beautiful.

Miracle Boys.......2007-02-01

Marcus, Nathan, and Vishal. Language Arts Honors A3

Lafayette never got a chance to meet his father; his dad died before Lafayette was even born. Though he misses having a dad to do boy stuff with, Lafayette didn't know the man enough to miss him personally. When his mother dies, though, Lafayette is crushed. He misses her terribly --- every day, with every thought.

Lafayette's oldest brother Ty'ree misses their mother just as much. With both parents gone, Ty'ree is now responsible raising Laf and also looking out for middle brother Charlie who has just returned from doing time in a juvenile detention center. In addition to being full of sorrow, Ty'ree is bitter: If he didn't have to look after his younger brothers, Ty'ree would have been able to attend college. Now, he works like a dog in the mailroom for a big company and is tired all the time from trying to make ends meet. Laf tries not to ask too many questions, or cry too much, or to want things they can't afford. On top of it all, Charlie just keeps acting out and getting in trouble. If he caught by the police again, Charlie and Laf will be made wards of the court.

Author Woodson has a wonderful talent for writing about kids in tough situations. You really understand how someone in Laf's position might feel. This is a touching novel about a family trying to stay afloat through some really hard times. Their mother, whose name was Milagro, (Miracle in Spanish) was the center of the family and held them together. Now they must rely on each other while learning to deal with the death of their mother. They already got their one miracle --- can they stick together without one?

This is a quiet novel that you can read quickly. All the action takes place in one day, but it never feels hurried or too busy. If you are looking for a book that makes violence, gang life, and fighting brothers seem dramatic or glamorous, this is not the book for you. But if you want to read a realistic story about how these elements of urban life affect a small, loving family, try reading MIRACLE'S BOYS. Laf has tremendous reserves of kindness and love, and the bravery to show his emotions when he feels them. This whole novel is sometimes very sad, but it ends on a hopeful note. And as is usual with this author's work, it's also very beautiful.

Miracle Boys.......2007-02-01

Marcus, Vishal, and Nathan
Language Arts Honors A3

Miracle Boys

This book is about the challenges 3 orphans must face while growing up. Their mother and father both died. Ty'ree, the oldest, has to work full time and support his entire family. He quit school so he could allow him younger siblings to have normal, healthy lives. Charlie (Newcharlie), the second oldest child, is a very sensible and caring person. But after the tragic deaths of his parents, he changes. He no longer cares about anyone, except himself. He robs things, hurt people, and lie about things. Lafayette, the youngest child, has little hope that his family will soon reunite and become one. As life goes on, Lafayette's past stays in front of him. He wants Charlie to be his old self again, his parents back home alive, and wants Ty'ree's stress of supporting the family to be settled. All he was his God to help him.

One day, Lafayette spends one day learning about how his parents died. He learns that his dad died while Ty'ree was there. He also learns that it wasn't his fault his mother died. But most importantly, Lafayette discovered why Charlie changed from the day his parents died.

Charlie always felt left out. He wanted to be remembered as a fantastic child, but he went to Rahway, juvenile for young children. The last time he saw his mother was when the policemen were taking him there. He felt like he wasn't meant to live and that his life was shredded into pieces that couldn't be put toegther again. But Lafayette soon learns that he might be the key to opening the doors of a new life for Charlie, Ty'ree, and himself.

Miracle's Boys.......2006-12-29

The book Miracle's Boys by Jacqueline Woodson is about three brothers trying to survive in Harlem. It is hard for them because both of there parents are dead. There dad died of hypothermia after saving a lady and her dog from a frozen lake in central park. Their Mom died in a car accident. Now Ty'ree, Charlie and Lafayette are faced wit the challenge of growing up very quickly.
Ty'ree is the oldest brother who is very smart but had to turn down college to take care of Charlie and Lafayette and keep them out of group homes. Charlie is justified as the bad seed but he has jus had alot of bad breaks and bad influences in his life. Lafayette is the youngest of the three who just wants every thing to go back to normal before his parent died and before Charlie changed.
I'm in favor of this book because although its about struggle and family problems it also has great points in the story when things start to get good for every one and there is some sunshine in there bleak life.

~CoDy~

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Maybe a Miracle
An enjoyable and well-written story with truly thoughtful insight. . .
Three-and-a-half stars
Great read
Refreshing, convincing, amusing

Maybe a Miracle: A Novel
Brian Strause
Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
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ASIN: 0812975197
Release Date: 2006-05-30

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In this disarming debut, Brian Strause has written a vastly entertaining novel about an American family transfixed by a series of mysterious events. From a comfortable suburb of Columbus, Ohio, emerges a story of rebellion, faith and hope, bridging the cultural gap between those who believe in miracles and those who wish they could.

Monroe Anderson–as quiet on the outside as he is sardonic and alive on the inside–has spent most of his eighteen years trying to fly beneath the radar. If he can remain invisible, he believes, his sadistic older brother, a rising golf star, might not torment him, his workaholic father, a renowned litigator, might not notice him long enough to be disappointed, and his mother might not have to struggle so hard to find a hopeful word. The only people who glimpse the real Monroe are his girlfriend, Emily, and his eleven-year-old sister, Annika.

On the night of his senior prom, Monroe finds Annika floating facedown in the family pool. He dives in and rescues her, but not quickly enough to prevent her from slipping into a coma. As the family copes with this crisis, Monroe’s mother turns to religion, his father turns to liquor, and Monroe himself must decide what’s worth believing in, what’s worth fighting for, and, finally, who he wants to be.

By turns humorous and heartbreaking, personal and sweeping, familiar and extraordinary, Brian Strause’s mesmerizing novel takes readers on an unforgettable emotional journey into America’s heartland.

From the Hardcover edition.

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Maybe a Miracle.......2007-09-04

A lot of people picked this book up thinking it's a Christian novel, but they will be shocked right away. There is a lot of cussing in this book, explicit sexual content, disturbing violence, and some offensive subject matter. If you're easily offended, don't pick up this book.

With that said, it was amazing. Monroe is a crazy kid who some people thought wasn't real enough. But I saw many of my friends, young and old, as well as myself in Monroe. He might have been very different, but he had parts of him that everyone could relate to.

I loved this book so much, I memorized my favorite line from the book, or from any book for that matter. It's when Monroe quotes his mother, saying "They say 'dance like nobody is watching.' But the thing to remember is this; They are watching, and you can bet they wish they were dancing too."

This is a great premier novel from Brian Strause, and I can't wait for his next one.

An enjoyable and well-written story with truly thoughtful insight. . ........2007-07-28

I see many mixed opinions in the reviews already posted here, but I must say I thought Maybe a Miracle was a very enjoyable read. I found Monroe to be a delightful narrator, his comments either making me laugh out loud or causing me to stop and think about things that I normally wouldn't consider. There is A LOT to think about in a novel of this nature, and it's not all about "the big picture" or what appears just on the surface. I found it to be an incredibly thoughtful journey, with a dose of humor, a humor that was necessary if you were to be able to look past the fact that the book was centered around a very sad and troubling situation.

Monroe was always likable to me, and I do think he grew up during the course of the novel. He made a good narrator because he was an 18-year-old boy (in the beginning) and commented upon things that happened to him in life in a way that I think was quite typical of being that age. He was sarcastic. He was confused. He was unique, and like anyone, he had both good and bad traits. The story was told through his point of view, so in honesty, it's more his story than Annika's, although of course the great majority reflects what happens around her.

The author's use of baseball and references to the game made me like the story even more; baseball, a simple game, is a very good drawing point for this book and provided a side character with what turned out to be a very important role.

That being said, I didn't love every single aspect of this book. Some of the obvious blood/sickness references always made me queasy, but that's typical for me in general. I also think I would have ended the novel before the epilogue, as maybe it didn't achieve for me what I assume the author wanted it to. But I still wouldn't change the book.

Overall, it was a really satisfying read. It was quick, it was honest, and it painted a interesting story that without the humor and unique perspective I would have had no desire to read. Maybe a Miracle is a well written book, one that I'd gladly read again in the future, even if only to further contemplate why we (as humans) do what we do sometimes. This novel provided a lot of those types of questions, especially in dealing with the subject matter that it did.

As for the comparisons to The Catcher in the Rye, I think the comparisons stop and end with the fact there is an older brother and a younger sister, the younger sister with wisdom beyond her years and the older brother who makes some mistakes in his life and is not sure where he's going, but who loves his sister very much. Monroe Anderson is a great character, but of course he's not Holden Caulfield. I don't think anyone is asking him to be.

Three-and-a-half stars.......2007-05-27

I wanted to give this debut novel a 4 star and it almost was but not quite. This novel had moments where it was brilliant but just at that moment Strause would take the storyline too far and go over the top and lose me completely. The storyline is ingenous but the metaphysical parts are just way too much. Usually I love metaphysical but I just could not relate to it in this novel.

It's about a semi-ordinary family who lives in the suburbs of Ohio. The dad is a lawyer; mom raises children and runs the house; older brother is a golf champion and everyone is so proud; middle-child Monroe (the protagonist) is a lonely teenager trying to keep out of the way; and baby sister, Annika, is the love of all their lives. A tragedy occurs which changes all their lives forever.

Annika is in a coma and this causes everyone to act differently (not so unusual) except that it appears things are being caused to happen by Annika while she is in a coma, i.e., Jesus's face pops up everywhere; rose petals rain down from the sky; and to top it all off she bleeds from her hands (rather cliche). I found all of this just a bit much. Needless to say, she becomes an icon to thousands, maybe millions, around the world and her mother encourages this. As a mom and middle-aged woman I found the mother the most repulsive, after the accident, of them all.

Did I mention on top of all this drama he throws in a rape and a murder? It's like a grown-up version of A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS except this book is not funny. I definitely think Strause has a lot of potential but for me this book was not quite there yet. I intend to read his next book though as I am sure he will have worked out the kinks by then.

Great read.......2007-02-26

I am an avid reader and I really enjoyed this book. Lately the books I've read have been quite boring and predictable. The characters in this book are real and even to the end, I wasn't sure what would happen. I think that's one of the best parts of the book, it pulled here and there, with the reader never sure what would happen next.

Refreshing, convincing, amusing.......2007-01-29

I enjoyed the audio version of this great book. The author captures, totally, the way a teen-aged boy reasons. Monroe's irreverent comments are hysterical! This is a must read!

The Gift: A Horse, a Boy, and a Miracle of Love

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The Gift: A Horse, a Boy, and a Miracle of Love
Lauraine Snelling
Manufacturer: Promise Press
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ASIN: 1586605852

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Turner McNeally's daughter has gone off to college, and her horse is demonstrating signs of lonelinesss. Rebecca Wilkinson's son hasn't spoken a word since his father's death, and the family counselor suggests a pet. This Christmas, the chance to hear her son's voice again would be the best gift Rebecca could receive. Beloved author Lauraine Snelling weaves a story of holiday romance in which a simple advertisement for a horse's companion creates a family bond and sparks unexpected love.

Miracle of Sons, The: Celebrating The Boys in Our Lives

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A+
Parents of Boys -- Excellent. A must read!

Miracle of Sons, The: Celebrating The Boys in Our Lives
Jamie C. Miller , and Jennifer Basye Sander
Manufacturer: Perigee Trade
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ASIN: 0399528512
Release Date: 2003-02-04

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The media today isn't exactly filled with stories about happy, healthy boys and well-adjusted, responsible young men. Luckily, real life is filled with such stories-and so is this book. In The Miracle of Sons, parents share true accounts of the challenges and changes-and the rarely-acknowledged heroism-of our nation's sons. Through heartwarming, eye-opening stories, readers will gain new insight into the world of boys and their delightful life passages-and be reminded that despite the myths and media images, boys do bring a great deal of joy to their families and communities...and grow up to make the world a better place.

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A+.......2005-06-01

A warm, funny, and touching book. Short vignettes you can read whenever you grab a moment. You will love it. Very uplifting.

Parents of Boys -- Excellent. A must read!.......2003-06-18

If you have boys in your family this is a must read. Well written, moving, eye and heart opening. I wish I had read this years ago.

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prodigy
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I couldn't put it down...
Good Fiction!

The Prodigy
Alton Gansky
Manufacturer: Zondervan
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Since Frank Peretti penned his groundbreaking Christian suspense novel This Present Darkness back in the '80s, he's been often emulated, usually without much success. Enter this supernatural page-turner, The Prodigy, which raises the bar for the genre. Gansky weaves theological questions about spiritual forces in contemporary culture into a thrilling saga that will keep the reader hooked from the first pages. Six-year-old Toby, a child prodigy from the backwoods of North Carolina, has strange powers. Toby walks through a hospital corridor, and patients with incurable illnesses are suddenly healed. Storms melt away at his words. He diagnoses and cures the innermost mental and physical afflictions of strangers. When Toby and his unusual gifts are noticed by those seeking money and power, disaster is inevitable.

Deeper questions underlie the text. Does God still perform wonders in today's world--and does he work through individuals, including children? Is there a dark side to the spiritual realm that can manifest itself? Although the ending is a bit of a shoot-em-up, good guys vs. bad guys- type of resolution, this novel provides a chilling look at greed, religion, and spiritual phenomena framed in fictional form. Expect some goose bumps. --Cindy Crosby

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Young Toby Matthews, eight years old, undeniably has miraculous powers. But where did they come from, and how did Toby become the center of a new cult?

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prodigy .......2006-11-03

this book was great. really enjoyed it. I can hardly wait for a sequill to come out. sure hope one is in the making.

Wonderful.......2006-05-29

I REALLY enjoyed Toby's story. Theologically I kept wondering what Gansky would do with this subject, with Toby and THomas. Awesome. It was gripping AND intellectually stimulating. Rock on!

Awesome.......2005-09-05

This was one of the most interesting books I've ever read, I had a hard time putting it down. Its a great book for all ages.

I couldn't put it down..........2004-05-05

Because I hoped it would get better....The story had potential. A little boy and his mother, trying to escape a hard-knock life in Appalachia, set sail for California (cause where else do people escape to?). Along the way they encounter people who Toby seems to know intimate details about. He can see inside them, know their suffering and heal them if the need is there. Toby is discovered by a man who doesn't have his best interests at heart, who then (of course) exploits Toby's gift for fame and profit. And there's a "Shadow Man" thrown in there for a supernatural twist. This is a typical protaganist vs. antagonist story. And of course, the protaganist overcomes. A boring and overdone theme. The writing in this book is painful to read. I can tell the author is trying to be creative and original in his descriptions but comes off painfully cliche and sounding like he's trying too hard. Also, the names of some of the characters are cringe-worthy. A name can define a character. It can sometimes stand alone in revealing the personality of a character. But, when it's obvious, like some of the character names in this book, it induces a groan. In the end, the story is wrapped up all too quickly and tidily. Honestly, I wouldn't waste any time reading this book.

Good Fiction!.......2004-04-07

The Prodigy is one of those books that occasionally makes you say outloud "Yeah!". But unfortunately has a few moments where you say, "That's it?" I think Alton Gansky is a great writer, but I think he needs to concentrate on the climax of his novels. He starts off his novels with a punch so strong, sometimes the endings can't live up to the previous writing.

However, all that said, I think The Prodigy is an excellent story. I felt the pain and suffering of Toby's mother through-out this story. Anyone who wants to read a suspense/mystery novel written by a storyteller committed to his craft (not just after a paycheck) should purchase The Prodigy.

I would also highly recommend all of Gansky's other novels. I haven't found a bad one yet.

See ya next time!

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A good history lesson.......2006-08-01

This book was okay for an elementary/middle school child's library. It contained more historical information of world events than actual information about the games played by the 1980 Olympic Hockey team. Very little information was given about the players themselves or their sentiments at the time.

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A Boy & His Lunch (Bible Pop-Up Pals)
Rondi DeBoer , and Christine Harder Tangvald
Manufacturer: Standard Publishing Company
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Binding: Board book

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Boy of the Bells, The
Carly Simon
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Release Date: 1990-09-01

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Miracle Hill: The Story Of A Navajo Boy
Blackhorse Mitchell
Manufacturer: University of Arizona Press
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The unforgettable account of a boy's struggle to learn in the face of handicaps most people would call insurmountable. Blackhorse Mitchell records his life from birth to the dawn of manhood in a distinctively personal style--a book filled with unforgettable characters and brimming with insights into Navajo ways and family relationships.

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Autobiography Catche Feeling of Talking to Navajo.......2005-01-10

MIRACLE HILL is Blackhorse Mitchell's autobiography. He began the book at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe as a writing student. It tells the story of his growing up on the Navajo Reservation in the Four Corners. Much of what he talks about is familiar to me, because I live near the reservation, on the New Mexico side of the Four Corners. I've read about Navajo children going to boarding school, the role of grandparents in Navajo culture, the importance of visions and dreams to the Navajo, and the work of herding sheep in other Navajo biographies. What is special about MIRACLE HILL, however, is Mitchell's use of language. Navajo is a very un-European language in terms of syntax, tense and pronunciation. It's hard for us to learn, if we don't start as babies. It's also hard for Navajos to learn English, if they don't start very young. When anybody tranlates from one language to another, they end up with their own idioms--something they put together that wouldn't nornally quite go that way in the language they're trying to speak, but actually comes from their own language. We all know the old Pennsylvania Dutch expression The milk is out -- meaning the milk is all gone. This is a direct translation of German, but not totally "correct" in English. We must say "all gone", or "we're out of milk." A German can simply say "Alles", all or "Aus", out and it's perfectly gramatically correct. Blackhorse Mitchell has caught this sense of working between two languages in MIRACLE HILL. We get a sense of our language through his eyes, and that is a touching and humbling experience. It is what makes the book good. It makes me realize how many ways we can use grammer and construct sentences to make ourselves understood. It reassures me that all human languages are very rich. We would all do well to learn a couple that are not our own. Unfortunately, the rhythm of Mitchell's words and his mixing of tenses sometimes makes MIRACLE HILL hard to follow. This isn't a book to read on the beach. You need a quiet place to think about MIRACLE HILL. Once you find that spot and get into the language, it's a good read.

Recommended reading for students of Native American Studies .......2004-11-08

First begun in 1962 as a 12th grade classroom assignment to pen the author's life story, Miracle Hill: The Story Of A Navajo Boy is the memoir of growing up and earning his passage into manhood. Author Blackhorse Mitchell recounts learning Navajo ways, herding sheep, living at a boarding school, the first time he encountered white people, and eventually, earning a place in the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, where his creative talent was encouraged and given ample opportunity to grow. Relating daily life in plain terms that transcent cultural barriers, Miracle Hill offers a unique and unforgettable picture of the Southwest. Highly recommended reading for students of Native American Studies as well as the non-specialist general reader with an interest in contemporary Native American culture.

The bomb within me: The miracle of Garissa Boys Town

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The bomb within me: The miracle of Garissa Boys Town
Mario Petrino
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