Week4: Book: Out of the Dust.

I'm not a fan of history. I think it's important, but growing up, I've never shown much interest. However there is a part in history that I love to read, and learn about. That time period is The Dust Bowl. I love to learn about all the personal stories of those people who survived. There are plenty of books on the history, and agriculture of it. But there is a particular book that makes even the most avid book reader turn there head. That book is "Out Of The Dust." It's different because it's not set up like your regular book. The chapters are short, and the format of the pages are more or less like a poem, then your average novel.

The plot fallows a girl, and her family as they fight to stay alive in the storm. Her passion is to play the piano, and she has to overcome personal issues, as well as family problems. This book shows us the sacrifice we have to make, and the love we should always give. Author Karen Hesse makes every word shine with meaning, and makes the reader believe that the character is real, and alive.

Out Of The Dust reminds us that life goes on, and that no matter the trials that go on around us, we have to keep pushing forward. This book is full of memorable quotes, but I will leave you with one of the best

"And I know now that all the time I was trying to get
out of the dust,
the fact is,
what I am,
I am because of the dust.
And what I am is good enough.
Even for me."