HJHS Human Library Experience
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Books to Checkout
Mr. Harold Brown, life lessons from a grandparent
Harold Brown discusses his connection with his grandmother and the lessons she taught him
Ms. Jessica Brooks, single parent household and breaking family cycles
This video is about Jessica at a young age living with a single mother and a brother. Living with not much money and how her family worked with it. She also had to deal with bullying when she got older. She also talked about what she accomplished that very many people did not in her family and also saying what she wanted for her family and not having the same experience as she did.
Ms. Rebecca (Towne) Nurse, accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials
At 71 years old she was taken from her home and accused of witchcraft by three teenage girls. Watching her friends and family get accused and executed for witchcraft and not long after she would also be executed. 20 years later she was proven un guilty of witchcraft. Through the eyes of others we are able to see how she was accused and almost live through her and how it was during the Salem witch trials.
Ms. Brittney Kemp, living with alcoholic parents and growing up in poverty
Brittney Kemp shares her life story from a child to her present self. She faced challenges including alcoholic parents, living off of the government, being a teen mom and re establishing herself to join society. This story shows the struggles of life but also how you overcome them. It is an inspiration to all those who feel down and stuck. It shows how hard work and motivation will lead you to success.
Johnathan, State Farm experiences
In this book Jonathan talks about his journey to State Farm insurance and the “hardships” he overcame. This Human Book shares the message of not wasting opportunities and making the most of what is given to you. This story really shares a good message that is important for us youngins to hear.
Mr. Louis Hoffman
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He is a retired pastor. In this video he shares about some of his life experiences like acts of bravery and scary experiences.he gives advice to the younger generation, people he has learned from, and just life experiences. He has a lot of great take-aways that anyone can learn from.
Mr. Louis Hoffman
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He is a retired pastor. In this video he shares about some of his life experiences like acts of bravery and scary experiences.he gives advice to the younger generation, people he has learned from, and just life experiences. He has a lot of great take-aways that anyone can learn from.