I am David by Anne Holm is the gripping tale of a 12 year old boy named David. After being kept in a concentration camp for most of his life, David is helped to escape, and told to head north to Denmark and freedom. But because he had been in captivity so long, David did not know about many normal things that we take for granted. Because the only food he could remember eating was dry bread and oatmeal, David did not know what foods were safe to eat. And because the concentration camp was such a sad, dreary place, David did not know how to smile. But even through all of this, David has a spirit of courtesy and decency that no one would have expected. On his journey, he learns to enjoy life, to revere beauty, and even falls in love.
Although this book was originally written for children ages 9-13, it is a tale that holds inspiration and lessons for people of any age. For example, David's simple faith and trust in God, even though he'd never been taught about them, were encouraging to me. On a scale of 1-10 I give this book an 8, and I say that you must read it!
Although this book was originally written for children ages 9-13, it is a tale that holds inspiration and lessons for people of any age. For example, David's simple faith and trust in God, even though he'd never been taught about them, were encouraging to me. On a scale of 1-10 I give this book an 8, and I say that you must read it!
