Agent Sonya by Ben Macintyre
"Reveals the story of the female spy hidden in plain sight who set the stage for the Cold War--one of the last great intelligence secrets of the 20th century."
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Head of Explore Mr. Eric Waters is all about getting students outside and away on trips through supporting the Global Education program as well as other field trips. In his free time, he enjoys most outdoor sports and in particular loves cross country skiing, surf-ski paddling, surfing, mountain biking and trail running.
He likes to read biographies and adventure stories as: "Sometimes the truth is a better story than fiction." Why does his recommend this book? "Agent Sonya has it all! It is a real life spy thriller that is insightful about how international espionage unfolded during the Cold War in the 20th Century. It is fascinating to learn about the Agent Sonya's double life and the impact she had on major historical events! So well written also! A real page turner. I can't wait to discuss this book!" |
Becoming by Michelle Obama
"An intimate memoir by the former First Lady chronicles the experiences that have shaped her remarkable life, from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago through her setbacks and achievements in the White House."
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Math teacher Ms. Ashley Carlbeck, coaches the Swim team. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, wake surfing, skiing, and swimming. Her favourite genres are romance novels or thrillers.
So why choose this book? "I haven't read it yet, but Michelle Obama sounds interesting." |
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
"Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show, shares his remarkable story of growing up in South Africa, with a black South African mother and a white European father at a time when it was against the law for a mixed-race child like him to exist. In a country where racism barred blacks from social, educational, and economic opportunity, Trevor surmounted staggering obstacles and created a promising future for himself, thanks to his mother's unwavering love and indomitable will."
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Ms. Cara Dey teaches French 8, French 10 Enriched, French 11 and sponsors Thunderbird Mentoring. In her free time, she enjoys mentoring, travelling and exploring new cultures, cooking, and spending time with friends and family,
Why does she recommend this book? "Trevor Noah's tale of growing up in South Africa in a time of great turmoil and racism is just as powerful today with all that is going on in the world." |
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
"The influential founder and CEO of Nike shares the inside story of the company's early days as an intrepid startup and its evolution to one of the world's most iconic and profitable brands, offering insights into his own experiences as a young man who envisioned a company that would be run in atypical ways."
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Head of Senft House Mr. Kevin Waterhouse teaches AP Psychology and coaches the Alpine team. In his free time, he enjoys sports, skiing/snowboarding, movies, and seeing friends. Mr. Waterhouse's reading tastes tends to lean towards crime dramas but he enjoys reading from many genres.
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