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Be Water, My Friend: The Teachings of Bruce Lee by Shannon Lee.

"Bruce Lee was an incredible man but he was also only human. Through his many writings, his daughter, Shannon Lee, has managed to compile and gather together what her father was trying to realize every day of his life. He was a constant work in progress, as we all are, and Shannon Lee helps us realize that that is not a bad thing. Bruce, and his daughter, help us realize that all we must do in this life is "flow", "be free" and that, is where our true power lies." 4 Stars Pros:  Honest, genuine and powerful. Though Shannon Lee does not remember her Father well, she has worked hard and collaborated with many people to study his teachings and do as much as she can to incorporate them into her own life, as well as all those around her, who wish to learn/The idea of "flowing", being free, seems so simple at first but it will take time, effort and courage, but Lee makes you feel like you have the power within you to do whatever you want in your life. 

Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt.

"A coming of age story that follows the path of one teenager who's close relationship with her Uncle leads to a burgeoning friendship with his "special friend" Toby, after her Uncle's death." 3 Stars Pros:  It was interesting to have the setting be in the mid-late 80s when the AIDS epidemic was ravaging the Country and people didn't know how to react.  Cons:  The relationship between June and Finn was a little odd at times/Greta was an obnoxious, self destructive beast through most of the book but aren't all teenagers?  Full Review:  Finn Elbus' dying wish is to paint a portrait of his two nieces, Greta, the talented, pretty, actress and June, the younger, insecure, awkward one. Finn is dying of AIDS, a sickness that the Country is currently attempting to wrap their heads around and most people think that it's being used as a weapon, that people are giving each other AIDS purposely and thus killing them. It shows how close minded people are a