Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”. Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”. Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”. Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Science Fiction: Unwind
Unwind: Fiction by Neal Shusterman,2007,335pp.
$8.99 Fugitives from justice, Survival skills ISBN:978-1-4169-1205-7
In the future, a war is fought between pro-choice and pro-life armies. It is considered the Second Civil War. The settlement is the Bill of Life, this puts an end to abortion, but allows parents to choose to have their children (between the ages of 13 and 18) “unwound”. A story set in a society that kills teens to obtain body parts for transplants. Every part will be harvested and transplanted into someone who needs brains, eyes, hair, arms, feet and the teen will go on living as a part of someone else. Is this human?
This story is of three teens that go to the extreme to save themselves from the worst nightmare-to be “unwound”. It appears this story could be thought of as a “deal gone
wrong” It is just believable enough to send shivers down your spine. Is this ethical?
Connor has anger management problems. His parents see him as difficult to handle and rebellious. They have decided to have Conner unwound. Conner has secretly found out he is going to be unwound. “How does it feel to live a life no one else feels is worth living?” (pg.256)
Lev is the “chosen one”. He was chosen by his church to be tithed. Since birth this decision has been made and Lev has been told at a very young age. Lev is brain-washed into thinking this is the right thing to do. Is this really God’s will?
Risa is a ward of the state. She has no family. She plays the piano well, but not at a level of expertise to show notoriety. The state must make room for younger children. Risa must be unwound. To go through life without parents, a family, how much should a child
be asked of?
Connor runs away to avoid being unwound. Lev is on his way to be tithed as an unwind in a fancy Cadillac. Risa is on a bus with many other teenagers off to the unwind camp.
An accident happens and the bus overturns. Risa runs, Lev is abducted by Connor and
They meet up along the way. The three “unwinds” are now on the run together. Who will survive?
In this unpredictable story of children fighting for their lives, many may find this tale
chilling. None of us would wish this on our own family members. Young Adult readers
of ages 14 and up would be better equipped to handle the subject matter. It is important to have teacher led discussions on the subject matter. Some parents may find the material
offensive and it would be wise for the teacher to prepare a statement on the importance of reading the book and how issues will be discussed.
If the reader found Unwind to be compelling, then the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would also be appreciated for it’s ethical reasoning and questioning humanity. Neal Shusterman has written several other YA books which may keep the
Reader interested. They can be found in Goodreads Inc.com.
I found the book compelling, difficult to swallow, yet, I could not put it down. A phrase in the story still haunts me-“I think I’ll still be alive, as long as I can keep my soul”.
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