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Reading Corner:

Three Books You Must Read This Summer

By Tina Fernandez born a crime, and his skin color was the unmistakable this book because it taught me a lot about a group of people
evidence of that act. Trevor Noah’s memoir has just the right I personally know very little of. JD Vance epitomizes the
As a global pandemic pervades our communities, most amount of humor and just the right amount of seriousness. “American dream” archetype, in which his hard work
of us have decided to stay at home, probably a lot more than This book is a comprehensive piece on Noah’s childhood, allowed him to go from rags to riches- from Appalachia
we’re used to. In my case, I’ve gone from going to the beach including timeless anecdotes that will bring a smile to your Ohio to Yale University, and now a bestselling author.
almost every day, to only leaving my house to go grocery face. At the same time, however, we’ll also see how the Vance’s narrative is compelling, and I highly recommend
shopping or to go to work. And of course, when I do so, it political climate of his country shaped those stories, and this book. It is entertaining, informative, inspiring, and in
is of upmost importance to comply with the responsibilities how the people around him influenced his upbringing. On many ways a call-to-action to Vance’s home community.
that not only protect me, but those around me: wearing my a more serious note, this book is also a big examination on #3: The Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
mask and socially distancing. Christianity, the religion his mother inculcated in Trevor The Outliers is all about success. How do we define
So, what does this mean? It means that I’ve had a lot of from a young age, and one in which Trevor finds both peace success? Is our definition broad enough? Inclusive
time in my hands, specifically a lot of time indoors. I’ve and affliction. enough? Is it flawed? In The Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell
always loved reading, but I often struggled with finding #2: Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance holistically outlines what he argues are the elements that
books that truly captivated me. This summer, I’ve been An elegy is a poem of serious reflection and deep determine success. The premise is that success is more about
reading a lot of memoirs, and I think it’s becoming my introspection, oftentimes associated with feelings of factors such as your family environment, your upbringing,
favorite genre yet. Memoirs are powerful. They quickly despair. In “Hillbilly Elegy,” JD Vance sheds light on the personal connections, and to some extent luck, than it is
captivate a reader’s attention. They’re easy to read, but desolate realities of the so-called “hillbilly” community. about personal talent or ability. While I do not completely
at the same time informational. Personally, memoirs have Right off the bat, JD Vance proclaims himself as agree with Gladwell’s argument, I appreciate his stance,
captured my attention because they allow me to venture a hillbilly. He was born to an unorthodox, large, and nonetheless. This book has forced me to really think about
deeper into a person’s life, to learn how they really are and noisy family in southwestern Ohio, a town where many what success means to me and how I work towards that
how they came to be. And often times, I feel comfort in these Appalachian people reside. Appalachia is the region of every day. I’ve realized that there is a whole lot more to
books, comfort through the power of resonation- at the end the United States that extends from the “mountains of creating a “successful person,” and a variety of paths to get
of the day, we’re all more alike than we think. Having said southern New York through Alabama,” an area that’s home there. I also appreciate that Gladwell brings in a plethora of
that, these are my top three book recommendations for this to “Mountain Dew Mouth” and associated with negative academic studies and examples to justify his argument and
Summer: stereotypes. However, putting all the negative aside, support his points. Every chapter has a different story and
#1: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah “Hillbilly Elegy” is not only a story about JD Vance and focus, and as a result, the book itself is highly entertaining.
Trevor Noah’s memoirs is a rich collection of his his family, but one about Appalachian people as a whole, I invite you all to enjoy these interesting and informative
childhood stories weaved together to create a beautiful, one in which we discover the rich, family-oriented culture reads!
compact product paying homage to the most important that reigns in Appalachia, one in which a system of honor
person in his life: his mother. For those of you who don’t is inculcated and passed on through generations. I enjoyed Tina Fernandez is a resident of The Palms. 
know, Trevor Noah is a South African comedian and
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