Review: Impressed...
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 23, 2013
Double Danger impressed me. Book 3 in Judy Baer's series of Live! From Brentwood High, dealing with violence in today's society, catches the impact of violence on so many levels.Opening with a horrendous act of violence in the school corridor, bullying in the mall resulting in another act of violence, and unexpected violent behaviour in gradeschool siblings, Brentwood High broadcast students are encountering the darker realities of their world.  Initial questioning of sources leading to violence become opportunities for growth as they pursue their options of response.One class teacher impacts their thinking and ultimately their actions when he challenges them to write their own obituary.  As a reader, his wisdom and insight impacted me. "How you live every day shapes who you are and what you become. Your obituary is a vision of yourself and the future. Remember what you've written and live your lives so that your dreams are reflected there. That's the only way you can actually make a difference in the world...do something to put this world a little closer to the vision you have for it. Make up your mind before you get out of bed in the morning that before you go to sleep that night, you will have done something to make this world a better place."A thoughtful and challenging book, Ms Baer is effectively opening dialogue on another tough topic.  Thank you.Next up?Sarah's Dilemma (LIVE! From Brentwood High)Dealing with Disabilities discrimination...*Appreciation to Litfuse for providing an ecopy for reading and review without obligation.