*I Am the Messenger* is a great book written by Marcus Zusak. Ed, the protagonist, is a guy that is pretty ordinary. He drives cab, has a not so nice apt., a smelly dog (which I could not stop thinking of Steve's disgust in dogs, particularly stinky ones throughout the entire book) and a few friends. Ed starts receiving tasks/assignments on playing cards to help people he does not know. Some of the tasks/assignments include: "He must help two brothers realize their love for one another" and "He must buy an ice-cream for a woman who can't afford her own". It is through these helping deed assignments the Ed transforms from an ordinary guy to confident and caring guy. This book really sends the message of hope to those that don't believe they can or be someone great and needed. Everyone has an opportunity to contribute in a meaningful and helpful way in society, you just have to take the first step. I think this book would resonate well with high school aged children who are trying to discover who they are and where they will fit in to society after high school/college. This is an uplifting book that reminds us that we all have something great and wonderful to share, not only with the world but with ourselves.
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