Hamilton High School Library » Biographies http://hamlib.edublogs.org ____________________________________________ BRAVE READERS! Share and discover great books here! Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:12:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Heavier than Heaven by Charles R. Cross http://hamlib.edublogs.org/2008/12/02/heavier-than-heaven-by-charles-r-cross/ http://hamlib.edublogs.org/2008/12/02/heavier-than-heaven-by-charles-r-cross/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:54:40 +0000 Mrs. Kelley-Walker http://hamlib.edublogs.org/?p=153 Reviewed by Cody Gillen

Heavier Than Heaven was a gripping yet shocking tale of the life of Kurt Cobain.  The book describes in great detail the life of a man who seemed determined to lead a life of self-destruction.  The life of this unwilling frontman is inspirational, motivating, and is one of the greatest stories anyone can read.

]]> http://hamlib.edublogs.org/2008/12/02/heavier-than-heaven-by-charles-r-cross/feed/ 0 Life in Prison by Stanley “Tookie” Williams http://hamlib.edublogs.org/2007/12/04/life-in-prison-by-stanley-tookie-williams/ http://hamlib.edublogs.org/2007/12/04/life-in-prison-by-stanley-tookie-williams/#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2007 21:51:49 +0000 Mrs. Kelley-Walker http://hamlib.edublogs.org/2007/12/04/life-in-prison-by-stanley-tookie-williams/ tookie.jpgTookie Williams was the cofounder of the Crips gang.  He wrote this book while serving time on Death Row (he has since been executed).   His work in prison, including this book, reflect his repentence of his gang life and earned him a 2001 Nobel Peace Price Nomination.  This book gives a true-to-life look at life in prison including the realities, daily routines, and emotional challenges.   The details are interesting (for example: hygiene is an interesting challenge), but at times he tries too hard to connect to kids.   What struck me most about his account was how he confessed he used to look forward to prison life (hanging with the guys, working out, earning a “gladiator” status), but once inside he found it humiliating, dehumanizing, and painfully lonely.  

This book is a quick read – I read it in one lunch period, so carve out a bit of time and check it out.   You can find it in the Biography section call number 920 Wil.

Reviewed by: Mrs. Walker

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