Graduating from High School can be a daunting experience, as can choosing a gift for a recent graduate. In order to help you in this choice, I have compiled a list of 10 books that will undoubtedly help your graduate through their arrival and age, and fill them with useful knowledge about which you will go into the future.
Book 1- “Into the Wild” by Jon Krakauer
In Wild is real life the story of Chris McCandless, a young graduate who decided to give everything away, from his full car to ivy’s college, his car, and society, to seek his true self, another common duty.
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Book 2- “The Portrait of a Young Artist” by James Joyce
This novel is skillfully and artistically written, and embraces the coming of age and epiphany that life can be whatever you want it to be. The story revolves around his ideas and thoughts as he progresses through his youth and finally finds his niche. There are also subtexts about the importance of leaving one’s country and seeing the beauty of the world.
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Book 3- “Angela Ashes” by Frank McCourt
“Angel’s Ashes” is Frank McCourt’s memoir of growing up in a Roman Catholic family in Ireland. The commentary discusses the levels of importance of the family, self-respect, honor, and religion. This is a wonderful choice for anyone struggling through the levels, as it involves a lot of prompting the narrator to overcome problem after problem.
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Book 4- “The Adventure of the Fathers Tom Sawyer” Marcus Twin
Mark Twain’classic-nove about his childhood and his maturation into a respectable young man. This book is a timely representation of the “coming of age” and discusses many of the normal problems children face growing up.
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Book 5. “Fight Club” Chuck Palahniuk
“Fight Club” has become a new pseudo-classic, and also a very popular movie, surrounding the life of a materialistic man who tries to give up his possessions and go crazy. This is a surprisingly entertaining novel and will undoubtedly be of interest to any reader who questions his or her material interests.
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Book 6- “In Rye Face” by J.D. Salinger
Yet another classic novel about coming of age and the accomplishments of a teenager. This novel makes the reader question the importance of retaining youth, which is a typical question for those who are admitted to college. It also deals with the importance of family, friends and trust.
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Book 7. “The Better Runner” by Khaled Hosseini
A soon-to-be classic novel about a boy living in Kabul who loves the son of his father’s slave. A truly chilling story about the importance and necessity of self-respect, friendship, faith and social status. This novel is an absolutely wonderful choice for anyone coming of age, and provides both a necessary and emotional story.
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Book VIII- “The Giver” by Lois Lowry
“The Giver” takes place in a Utopian society and surrounds the life of a young boy who is the first to resist the objectification and control of society. It is a wonderful choice of a high school graduate who reminds the reader to question things rather than accept them.
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Book 9- “Fahrenheit 451″ by Ray Bradbury
In a society of future agendas, removing books and all things anti-government, this new insight highlights the importance of knowing, reading and questioning rather than just accepting what is said. Another classic with important undertones for anyone who is coming of age.
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Book 10- “Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky
The last book on the list, but certainly not the least powerful. Encapsulated in the story’s envelope and wonderful characterization are sounds about the importance of self-discovery and self-realization. The amazing story of growing up “Perks Of Being A Wallflower” discusses several questions and topics your graduate will no doubt have signed up for, or in the near future. It’s great to read who we are working to be who they really are.
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These 10 books are perfect gift ideas for any school graduate, as they deal with important topics and problems, both often and rarely. Books are always great gift ideas, but when they tell exactly what the recipient is going through. these are easily exchanged for gifts in life.
