The Freedom Writer's Diary

The Freedom Writer's Diary is a book about a group of teenagers that live in Long Beach, a place filled with gang violence. A new teacher comes to their high school and turn their world upside down. The book has since been turned into a movie. I first saw the movie a couple years ago and found it extremely touching. It profiles their lives and the struggles the face everyday and makes it feel like you know the characters. Now, I have read the book twice and is by far the best non-fiction book I have ever read. The book goes into a lot more detail than the movie and shows how one teacher changed the lives of these teens. It covers topics such as gang violence, drugs, and rape. The teacher, Mrs. Gruwell, teaches her kids about people like Anne Frank, who gives them inspiration to change their lives around. This book has led me to start reading the Diary of Anne Frank to learn more about this girl who has inspired so many. Both the book and the movie are moving and informational on how some people can overcome their struggles.