Reviewed by Corinne Elliott:

"The Giver," written by Lois Lowry, is about a 12-year-old boy named Jonas, who lives in a community that is perfect and has no pain, suffering or feelings.

It isn't until Jonas is chosen to be the new receiver of the community that he finally understands the importance of memories and the individual.

Jonas is the only one in his community other than his instructor, the Giver, who knows the pain and joys of life. This book deals with the feelings and emotions of the human being such as pain, love, sexuality and joy.

This book also touches on the subject of euthanasia and the importance of life. I actually read this book a long time ago when I was younger. But since I've re-read it, I comprehend it and understand it better now that I'm older.

I really enjoyed this book. It made me think of how blessed I am to have memories and have a choice in what I want to do and feel, and how blessed I am to not be suppressed of feelings and emotions.