Audiobook: The Giver by Lois Lowry
The Giver is a children's dystopian novel that tells the story of Jonas, an eleven year old who is soon turning twelve and given his life assignment that will shape his adult life. Jonas lives in a controlled community with his father, mother, and sister. He looks forward towards attending the ceremony of twelve, where all twelve year olds are no longer considered children and are on track to becoming adults. This community controls the placement of professions, population, climate control, meals, and anything that could potentially lead to individuality. Jonas is inquisitive, compassionate, and has a better understanding of love than anyone in the community. This is clear later in the novel when he meets and cares for Gabriel. Jonas is selected to be the next Receiver of Memory. The Chief of Elders lets Jonas know that it is very rare to be selected since there is only one Receiver, who will now train Jonas as his successor. The Chief of El...