Book Club Identity Discussion Area
Reading Options:
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A Clockwork
Orange by Anthony Burgess  Excellent, engaging writing. Violent. Meaning about human choice and what makes us human and can we be controlled. If you're planning to study Russian, this book gives you an excellent start on basic vocabulary (link my list). |
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Things Fall
Apart by Chinua Achebe Easy and very interesting reading. See what happens when cultures shift and you get left behind. This book will leave you pondering what Okonkwo could--or couldn't have--done differently. Related Student Paper "Learning from Life's Experiences" |
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The Count of
Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas  This contemporary of Victor Hugo (Les Miserables) is also an excellent writer. The plot twists and turns better than even modern thrillers (far better!). Pay attention to the names to follow it better. The plot leads you through many enduring themes--justice, jealousy, dishonesty, revenge, love, choice, power, etc.... You'll be adding this one to your list of all-time favorite reads. |
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Drown by
Junot Diaz |
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Gone but not
Forgotten by Shaun Roundy Spencer's attempt to write a philosophy paper on the Meaning of Life didn't turn out so well, but life dishes out the lessons you need when you're ready for them. Annetta teaches him about Love and Courage and his life will never be the same. |
Reading Level:
easy high school 
college (this doesn't mean you
won't enjoy it tons! we don't feature books that we don't consider valuable for anyone.
Lectures & Discussions:
- Who are you, anyway?
- Choice
- The Freedom of Awareness
- Culture
- How did you get to be you and what can you do about it?
- The beginning of wisdom (knowing yourself...)
- Pot Luck (poetry about who we are)