Long Blue Line by E. McNew

Review
E. McNew's "Long Blue Line" chronicles the journey of one young woman as she navigates a planned teenage pregnancy. The author, Elizabeth, after being inspired by the media, decides she wanted to become a mother. Unprepared for the responsibility of being a parent, the pregnancy triggers a downward spiral involving conflict, drug abuse, and other struggles. This is a poignant story that'll tug on your heartstrings from start to finish. Be warned, this isn't a feel-good story. The writing is no-holds barred. It's a story that many can relate to.

Fortunately, the darkness in the story was a learning experience for the author, and you can see plenty of potential for teaching moments throughout the story. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a powerful story.

Brave or Stupid

Review

Brave or Stupid, story by Yanne Larson and Carl Anderson, is the true story of two friends who set out on a three-year sailing trip around the world.

The most amazing thing about this story is it’s two average guys who set sail. They came up with the idea while at a boozy picnic in Normandy.

As the reader, you get an inside look at the development of this journey, from learning to sail to crossing the high seas. With descriptive and sometimes humorous writing, the narrator documents the journey, which turns out to be an adventure that no one could have anticipated, complete with love, illness, and other surprises.

If you’re a fan of adventure or are just someone who dreams of dropping everything and doing something crazy, you must buy this book!