Influential Books

1. Children Of The River
Children of the River by Linda Crew is very influential to me due to religious beliefs. This book takes place during the Khmer Rouge War in Cambodia, which my grandfather also faught in. Reading this book and hearing the stories that I have heard from my family has affected me because it has made me realize the easy life I have compared to the life my parents & grandparents have had. I believe that this book has put an impact on my life and my beliefs til this day.

2. The Color Purple
The Color Purple by Alice Walker has influenced me because it has made me realize that everyone should accept others for who they are. People shouldn't be discriminated against just for who they are or what they believe in. This was one of the saddest books I've read and I can say that it is definately one of my favorites.

3. Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck was a book that I read in high school and it was one of my favorites compared to all the other books I had to read in high school. This book has taught me the meaning of friendship and to understand that everyone is different.