Cotton Tenants: Three Families

Author and Pulitzer Winner, James Agee, presents a rare glimpse into the daily life of Southern tenant farming families in the Great Depression. Rather than cold statistics on poverty or unemployment, Agee paints a grim picture of three families. These families live on basic furnishings, modest meals, and ragged clothing. With gripping prose and humanizing photography, this is a good brief introduction to the Great Depression - Highly recommended for history buffs!  
 

Rocket Girl: The Story of Mary Sherman Morgan, America's First Female Rocket Scientist

Did you know America's first female rocket scientist grew up in Ray, North Dakota? Her father had no intention of sending his daughter to school - she was had too many chore to do on the farm. That all changed when the Sheriff came to the farm and provided Mary a horse to attend school. Mary's humble beginnings led to her become the only female among 900 rocket scientists where she played a key role in getting America's first satellite into space. This is a fascinating read for science and biography buffs!

No Turning Back by Bryan Anderson

Bryan Anderson is Iraq War Veteran and a triple-amputee (he lost his legs and an arm from a roadside explosion), but this book isn’t about the war or what he lost, this book is about what he did after that. After his accident, Anderson says he had basically two choices: "move on, or roll over and die." This book is about how he moved on. He has many life philosophies such as don’t be afraid to fall, do your best, and dream big. This book is bound to challenge readers to make positive life changes.