The setting basically takes place in a utopia-type environment that the "Counsel" of "The Community" have created. "The Community" is a completely different world than what we know and its fascinating to learn more of the details as the story progresses.
In efforts to create a safe environment, the right to choose is completely eliminated. What would life really be like without choice? Given a great gift of seeing what it's like to know choice, Jonas, the main character, is faced with determining if the joy and blessings of choice are worth the pain that also comes with this freedom.
Read (or listen) to this book! Come back and tell me what you think. (Disclaimer: There was one section we fast-forwarded through that talked about "stirrings" in a 12 year old, but it also became a teaching moment!)
Thanks for sharing! May the Lord bless you and your family!
ReplyDeleteJulie
Stopped by your blog today. From one homeschooling Mom to another, Bless you and your family in this new school year - and remember to - - Keep chasing righteousness!
ReplyDeletesusan
So glad you both were able to stop by, especially since I'm a slacker in posting anything new! Check back as I hope to post some more before long.
ReplyDeleteAfter visiting your blogs, I see you are both Calvary women! I love linking up with other CC women. Blessings!