The Giver

Reminiscent of Lois Lowry's The Giver, Lauren Oliver's second novel, Delirium, is a dystopian novel about a world where love is considered an illness, and people are "cured" against their will.

With the Hollywood industry increasingly deriving their inspiration from books, here are a couple of suggestions I'd give to the producers out there.

The three books in this article, if they were to stay true to the book, would make some awesome Movie Experience.

This is a look at Lois Lowry's chilling young adult novel about a supposed utopian society.(WARNING: Spoiler Alert!!!!!)

An analysis of the underlying meaning of the book The Giver by Lois Lowry.

Overview of Lois Lowry's "The Giver," describing the three major themes: death, choice, and courage.

Since its birth, Science Fiction literature has had a hard time proving its worth, especially in Young Adult Literature, but Science Fiction is a valid literary form for expressing young adult concerns.

A poem about generosity

This poem describes a lover's view of their significant other.

Recently I sat in front of a microphone for four-and-a-half hours as an interviewer asked me about my life. It was exhausting and also very illuminating. There were tears and laughter, quiet whispers of pain revisited and heart-held sorrow revealed openly

Everyone who has gotten a divorce, at one time, felt like, believed, and trusted that they loved the person they eventually divorced. Clearly, love wasn't enough. If love is a finite or can change, is it enough? No.

Sometimes a gift is not really a gift. Here are three rules to give and receive by.

We must recognize that subtle, micro, macro, wondrous, ebullient power that is Ours.

Being nice doesn't mean that you have to be a Doormat. Nor do you have to be weak. Others who are selfish will try to take advantage of your goodness.

Divorce is difficult. Smiling through a divorce can be even more so. These are some helpful hints in coping with the divorce process and a few pointers on winning your case.

Want to attract love and keep love? Want to break it off with your true love? Love knots are one type of love spell. Why not put them to work for you?

A poem where a philisophical contemplation unfolds. Where will you rest, will you pass the test?

We all need wisdom to succeed in our lives. Where can we get the kind of wisdom that can perfectly help us?

Apologizing is a sign of confidence. When there is a disruption between two individuals in the form of argument, failure to keep commitments or over a mistake occurred a sincere apology from the erring side can reset the situation and repair the damage.

In our fast paced lives that we are living we truly can appreciate when someone takes the time to notice something about us and gives us some undivided attention even if for a brief nano-second.

Since the attitude of generosity is something Jesus expressed so richly, we as His followers should strive to develop this trait to its fullest. Giving money to worthy charitable organizations is indeed commendable but money is not the only...

From a youthful serious novel to a modern cynical book on morality and society here are my choices for the top three candidates of novels needing to be placed on the big screen

People connect with one another in various ways for a variety of good reasons. And one of these reasons is when you need a little something from an individual.

Moving away from the monetary aspect of a legacy

This Maibock is one of the best beers from Heartland Brewery.

The greatest givers remain the private citizens. They are by far the most altruistic. And Americans in general give nearly twice as much, per capita, than any other nation on earth.

Some thoughts on politically correct behavior from one of those who society has labeled. It is a poet's prerogative to be a thorn...

This poem is a tribute to mothers everywhere, and it was inspired by my mother and my mother-in-law.

A love poem.

Reading is very important in American culture, and they're millions of books that have been published throughout the years. These are a few quick novels that are worth reading.

Sometimes the standard Mother's Day gushiness just doesn't cut it. Mom's aren't always like June Cleaver. It doesn't mean we can't be appreciative of what WAS done.