Tuesday, April 17, 2012
About the Giver
You were right, Bree. The first book, the Giver, did leave a question, as was intended, on whether they had lived or died. Lois said that she was leaving the ending up to the individual. Did Jonas really find a house with lights, color and music?
I read an author interview with Lois Lowry. However, in the second book of the trilogy, Gathering Blue, fans of the first book should watch out for hints of Jonas. There are descriptive hints of his existence!
I found the first book disturbing and let it bother me for a few days. I do not like to think that society could ever become so Godless. The disturbing thought was, that it many ways, it has. A perfectly healthy baby was left to die in the Giver and today, in abortion clinics, the same thing can happen.
I disliked much more about the book than that and would never give it the time for a second read. I would save that time for things I really like, such as "Little Women."
Tonight's Concert
Dr. Fullmer (Director of Bands) announced that he is leaving Timpview and going to teach at Fresno State University. So, unfortunately, tonight's concert will be his last. The kids are pretty sad. He has done so much good with a first place marching band, first place jazz band, first place symphonic band, band honorary trips to Hawaii and Europe, and he was part of Utah Ambassadors of Music to Europe. We had hoped he would stay through Kyle's senior year. The concert is at 7:30, but I am expecting a full house with alumni and others now wanting to be there to honor him.
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