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 Ana is inspiring June 14, 2008
Kassie (New Mexico)
Ana's Story, by Jenna Bush, is inspiring and uplifting. Ana's struggles and journey through life helped me realize that my life isn't so bad. I hope others can be blessed by the message Ana has sent through Jenna Bush.
Anna June 6, 2008
Susan Casper
It was a very interesting book. The book was very well written. The story was very interesting, hard to put down.
 Child-like writing May 26, 2008
Amber
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Buying this book on a whim after seeing it featured on the Today Show was a mistake. I was expecting a deep, well-written novel, but that is not what you find in this book. A waste of money to say the least. The book is written completely in "subject-verb" sentence format, which makes it read like a child wrote it. The story itself is completely linear, which I guess is expected, seeing as it is based on a true story. I guess the title should have given it away, it is so unoriginal and expected. Usually you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but in this case, you should. I will never recommend this book, not even to the fourth graders who read at the level at which it is written.
 Worth the Read and Some Reflection May 17, 2008
M. Shaw
It appears that some readers are put off by the format and the fact that this is not great literature. However, it is a well-enough-written book in an interesting format that can be enjoyed by younger and older readers. It is nonfiction and it is the story that counts and we decide how we respond to it. This is a book that leaves room for response and reflection. No, the story is not told in vivid description nor are the characters developed as a novel would be. It is a straight-forward story that less experienced readers can enjoy. When I say "enjoy" I mean it is a story that one feels connected to and it matters little if we have heard similar stories before. This is about one human being and there is enough in it to lead to discussions among young adult readers that will allow them to share their own meanings as it touches their experience and understandings.I cannot belive that some would doubt that Jenna wrote this? Why? (I cannot help but comment that one very negative reviewerdidn't even spell "matter" correctly.) Jenna is an educated woman and let's get over the fact that her father is President, please. Did she have an advantage by having a recognizable name, sure! But the story is still one that is worthy of the telling and the photo easy-to-read format adds to the uniqueness of the book. It is what it is and what it is,is a good read on an important subject. It need not be more. Someone else can write a book about this topic in a more literary format and many young people who will find enlightenment in this will not read that book. There is room for a variety of books for a varied audience in this world.
Pretty good May 14, 2008
L. Dascani
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
i highly doubt that jenna bush wrote the book herself, and yes the spaces and font were HUGE; but the book itself is good. No madder what my views are of jenna bush the book was good so i think that is what should madder most. How good the book was not what you think about the author (whoever the real author was)is wat madders. at least the provits go to charity. i would buy it it was fantastic. a quick read.
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