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Book Review of The Giver (Giver, Bk 1)

The Giver (Giver, Bk 1)
The Giver (Giver, Bk 1)
Author: Lois Lowry
Genre: Teen & Young Adult
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 5


This book was one of my favorites as a kid, & I'm not even ashamed to admit that it's still a favorite to this day, & that I'll break it out & read it about once a year or so.

It really makes me think about society today, & the arguments surrounding anti-depressants--is it worth not feeling pleasure, & love, just to avoid the pain in life?

This book isn't anything that should be kept away from a child; instead it should be used to foster a heartfelt discussion with him or her.