I chose to do my last book blog on Invincible. I was responsible for reading this book and watching the movie for one of my English classes and I think that it is pretty inspirational to all! It is not a hard read, but I would recommend it for upper elementary and middle school. It keeps you on your feet!
This book battles masculinity and gender roles in our society. Vince in the main character in the story. He did not have much of a relationship with his father because he was working in a factory to take care of the family for most of Vince's childhood. His mother got very sick and passed away when Vince was very young. He was kind of in this world alone. At the very beginning, his wife leaves him because he was not making enough money being a substitute teacher and bartending to support both of them. Vince always loved playing football as a young boy and when he saw that the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) were struggling and were going to have tryouts he jumped right on it. He thought that there was a slim chance that he would make the team so he never got his hopes up. This would take care of his money problems with high hopes that his wife would come running back to him. Little did he know, the opportunity to be a part of the NFL team came true and many people entered into his life that he never thought existed.
You will have to read to found out the rest and trust me you will want to know! I'm not much of a football fan, but I enjoyed this book.

I have never heard of this book however I love a good inspirational read. I feel as though this book would be very educational and would be great for students to read. It could help students in many ways. I am definitely going to add this to my read list!
ReplyDeleteI bet this is a very inspirational book that would get the attention of many young boys. I would love to get this book and add it to my collection of books for my classroom library.
ReplyDeleteYou pulled me in to wanting to read this book by just describing the battles that this book faces. I think this book would be great for the upper levels as you mentioned since this when boys are really trying to fit in and find out who they are and want to become. I love inspirational books and also books that are intriguing and always making you want to read more! This book seems like it would do the job!
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