This book is a series of letters written by a mother about her son, who commits a high school massacre. The letters are written to the boy’s father, and through them we learn the history of the family and watch Kevin grow up. The conclusion of the book is extremely unexpected. I enjoyed the book because we learn, little by little, more about Kevin, and his relationship with his mother. The book shows what happens when hatred is haboured and how important forgiveness is.

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Under the Overpass is the story of two college-age guys who decide to put their faith to the test and live as homeless people on the streets. Though Mike’s accounts of street life are rather tame, compared to the build-up they’re given, he gives a unique perspective on the problem of homelessness. It also made me think of my attitude toward those I see on the street. This book is a fun, interesting read.

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Covering such heavy topics as consumerism, cloning, materialism and reincarnation doesn’t make for light bedtime reading, but it does make for an interesting story — especially when it is comprised of six seperate characters, each from a different place and point in time. Though they don’t know each other their decisions are able to influence the future of the others. Complicated, yes, but worth a read, and great for bookclub discussions.

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“Tramp for the Lord continues Corrie ten Boom’s extraordinary journey of hope following the events recounted in her bestseller The Hiding Place. From her near-destitute days in postwar New York to heart-stopping adventures in Africa, Corrie’s inspirational life story proves that miracles do happen.”

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