A Heart Divided
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A Heart Divided
by Authors:
CHERIE BENNETT , JEFF GOTTESFELD
Released: 09 March, 2004
ISBN: 0385327498
Hardcover
Sales Rank: 86,694
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Customer Review #1:
Interesting and Endearing Addition to the YA Genre
Sixteen-year-old Kate Pride is outraged when her parents inform her that they are moving. Not only moving a few miles away, but hundreds of thousands of miles away, from their beloved hometown of New Jersey, to Redford, Tennessee. Kate is horrified at the thought of leaving her closest friends behind, as well as giving up the spot that she earned in a prestigious playwriting workshop. In Redford, racial tensions quickly arise, as Kate admits that she is a very northern teenager, in a very southern town. These differences prompt her to write a play. Her play is about the towns choices to fly the Confederate flag, and the opposition that the movement causes. However, when Jack Redford steps into the picture, a Romeo-and-Juliet type love affair begins. Suddenly Jack is trying to explain to his Mother why he doesnt want to attend the Citadel, even though it is a family tradition, and Kate joins various high school students in the attempt to get the school teams name changed to something other than the Rebels, and to get the town to stop flying their Confederate flag.The voice of Kate Pride is wise beyond her 16-years. She is intelligent and confident, determined and strong. Kate is a role model for teenage girls the world over, as she speaks to readers, rathern than down to them. Cherie Bennett and Jeff Gottesfeld have created an inspirational and endearing novel that will stay with the reader for years, and, eventually go down in literary history. For once, two authors of the young adult genre have decided to give their lead character a plot, and voice of importance. A HEART DIVIDED will leave a lasting impression. Dont miss it! Erika Sorocco
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Customer Review #2:
A wonderful book about the South
This is by far the best book Ive read in years for young people about the experience of living in the South today. Whether the reader is white or black, conservative or liberal, rich or poor, in a big city or in a small town is much that can be gained from A Heart Divided. The best thing about the book is that the authors have written a marvelous story about a teen girl and wrapped it around a hot political issue. Even though the issue is hot, they have managed to present all points of view with fairness and with dignity. No matter what you think about the Confederate Flag and whether it should be flown today, you will feel that your point of view is represented and not smirked at. Meanwhile, Kate Pride emerges as one of the most interesting teen girls Ive read about in years. Shes a regular girl from a regular family, trying to figure out what it all means. This is a wonderful read for anyone age twelve and up.
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Customer Review #3:
An Instant Classic
Jeff Gottesfeld and Cherie Bennett have written a novel in which any student, parent, or teacher can find truths about life. As an educator, I am constantly given recommendations for good books to read; this book is one of my favorites. It deals with issues that fit not only adolescent concerns, but also with problems facing society in general: tolerance for others differences, compassion for others suffering, and adjustment to new situations. Best of all is the awakening of the main character, Kate, to the realization of her goals. She discovers that opening her heart and mind to lifes obstacles takes her to places she had previously only dreamed of reaching. This book is one that teens and adults will read cover-to-cover!
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