There’s a pretty good chance that you're riding a rollercoaster of emotions this week. When people around you feel fearful or unsafe, when the environment you live in does not seem like it will be protected, and when divisiveness seems to permeate into our bones, life might feel kind of hopeless. And maybe “kind of” is an understatement.
So. Sometimes the world might seem like it sucks. And that’s a perfectly valid feeling to feel right now. But consider these six books, that let us know that every human is important and that even when the world is scary there are actions we can take if only we have the courage to do so.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
“I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.” -Atticus Finch
Wonder by Raquel J. Palacio
People in the world may look different from you, but we are all humans.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Even in the face of oppression and hopelessness, a little subversiveness can go a long way.
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
We only have one world, and it’s our responsibility to care for it.
Yes Please by Amy Poehler
Women get stuff done. Also, the world needs laughter.
Harry Potters and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
“We’re all human aren’t we? Every human life is worth the same, and worth saving” -Kingsley Shacklebolt
Marley and Me by John Grogran
Dogs have a lot to teach humans about friendship, love, and empathy.
Don’t ever lose hope, friends. And let’s all keep fighting for a world we know can and does exist.
