Wednesday, March 2, 2011

I want it Wednesday


The disturbing nature of this book will appeal to teens. It also caught my attention. Check it out.

Summary:
Set in the future, the second civil war is fought over abortion. To end the war, a compromise is reached that ends the practice of abortion but creates an alternative called "unwinding." Between the ages of 13 and 17, parents or guardians can choose to have their children unwound, which involves having every part of their bodies harvested to be "donated" to another person so, technically, they don't really die. The complex and compelling plot follows three teens whose stories intertwine when they escape while on their way to the harvest camps.

Fifteen-year-old Connor's parents can no longer control him. Lev, a tithe, was raised by religious parents for the sole purpose of being unwound. Risa, a ward of the state, is a victim of shrinking budgets since she is not a talented enough musician to be kept alive.

1 comment:

Lindsay Cummings author said...

unwind is AMAZING! i loved it! thanks for this post! I'm a new GFC follower!! Love the blog and I'm excited to read more!

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