I have to read one of the following for my history class:
*Out of this furnace- thomas bell
*My Antonia- Willa cather
*The Octopus- Frank Norris
*The Bread Givers- Anzia Yezierska
*Uncle Tom's Children- Richard Wright
*The Grapes of Wrath- John Steinbeck
ALSO...please include ur approximate age if you dont mind.
2006-12-05 12:44:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
The Grapes of Wrath. It's a part of history that todays youth haven't a clue about and is very dramatic and heartwrenching. It tells a real story. I am 53 and the movie The Grapes of Wrath is in black and white but it's one of the most real stories about the depression that has ever been written and it will make you think, and hopefully become a better person. Good luck. I love to read so maybe I'll pick one of yours to read, haven't read them all. sorry.
2006-12-05 12:56:10 · answer #1 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Either My Antonia-really good story and easy to read or The Grapes of Wrath-it is longer than My Antonia but it is also a very good book.
I have read both these books a couple of times.
Even though I hate to admit it, I am 30.
2006-12-05 21:32:53 · answer #2 · answered by Mary a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Grapes of Wrath is a classic but Uncle Tom's Children makes you feel as if you are there, it is so descriptive it's just an incredible book. Either one you'll like. (age 14)
By the Way....why are some people posting random books up here? Just to let you know it's not YOUR favorite book it's out of that list.
2006-12-05 21:35:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only one on your list that I've read is The Grapes of Wrath. I read it when I was 18, a freshman in college. It's a little slow, at times, but overall is a very good book.
2006-12-07 01:21:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going with the Grapes of Wrath, too. It's one of those American classics that deserves to be a classic.
Age 28
2006-12-05 21:07:25 · answer #5 · answered by Underground Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea as I don't have a clue what you like at all. What I do is check Amazon.com. It has the basic summary of each book, book length, ect. Then, pick the few that sound like they would be the most interesting and read the reader comments on the book to see if it would still be a good book to read. That place is more likely to help you out then this place.
2006-12-05 20:50:34 · answer #6 · answered by sgregory1522 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I haven't read any of those but John Steinbeck is always good, so I'd say The Grapes of Wrath.
I'm 17.
2006-12-05 20:52:58 · answer #7 · answered by Mandi 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
read "My Antonia" ( easy reading, romantic, powerful )
2006-12-05 21:12:20 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
swiss family robinson, 20,000 leagues under the sea , fudge series,and island of blue dolphins,also hans brinker.
2006-12-05 21:03:54 · answer #9 · answered by helper999 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
ERAGON by CHristofer polini
2006-12-05 20:49:57 · answer #10 · answered by ΦÐÎ€Φ 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋