Velshi Banned Book Club: 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr - Velshi - MSNBC

[Rhiannon12866]

Set in World War II Europe, Anthony Doerr’s Pulitzer prize-winning “All the Light We Cannot See” grapples with what becomes of morality, of legacy, of human connection, and of fate when confronted with the shattering brutalities of war. Doerr’s lyrical, writing style propels the story forward, allowing the reader to slip into blind Marie-Laure’s.

Despite the praise, the awards, and the fierce loyalty of its readers, the novel is regularly removed from classrooms and libraries across the country and was not permitted as reading material for a 12th grade English class in the Glendale District School in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, putting the book banning epidemic in critical context. - Aired on 08/10/2024.

[Diamond_Dog]

1. That this book is regularly banned from high schools is criminal.

I highly recommend it.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. Agreed, it's gotten insane. Some of the books we were assigned in AP English are on the banned list as well...

Ali Velshi does such a great job recommending the books we all should read.

[Jim__]

3. One of my favorite books. I can't believe they banned it. Of couse, it is somewhat anti-nazi.

[Rhiannon12866]

4. Weren't the nazis the prime enemy during WWII?? Good Grief!

Now we're against teaching history...

[burrowowl]

5. K&R!!!