Ellen Foster

As soon as I read the first line on the back of this book, I knew I would read it.
"When I was little I would think of ways to kill my daddy." Now, nobody panic. I do NOT want to kill my daddy. I quite like my daddy. (Just to clarify.)
It has actually been on my "to read" list for quite some time now, so when I saw it at The Paperback Book Exchange, I was pretty happy. I've got to say, it was not what I was hoping for. It was a somewhat difficult read because it is written in first person of a little southern girl. I also thought it was unique though, in that it was wise and funny and yet it was a heart wrenching story about this neglected little girl.
It is a short pretty quick book with some language. I don't see a younger person staying engaged in the book long because of the style of writing. I really don't know how I feel about this one. Anyone read it?

The Seventeen Second Miracle

Another good read people. Uplifting and inspiring to the end, Jason Wright does it again.

Seventeen seconds can change a life forever as Rex Conner learned on a tragic day as a young man. Cole, his son, still feels the percussions years later. As a teacher, he invites struggling teenagers to attend his discussions on the Seventeen Second Miracles. Before the book is finished, the students are tested and Cole learns several things himself. This could be a life changing book for some. It certainly has me thinking a little differently. It is very clean and I would recommend it to anyone.