RE: RE: Bill Bennett's Recommended Reading

Behethland B. Clark responds to Steve Brenneis:

Oh, no. I don't believe we were required to read the bible in High School. I didn't say that we read every one these, but most of them.

Mrs. Hole, Mr. Wolber and Mr. Childers (who was long gone before your kids were there) all had extensive reading lists. And Mr. Hill taught the Greek lit. I opted out of the AG program in my sophomore year so that I could have Hole, Wolber and Hill. I also took Creative Writing, where I may have read some of these. I don't know if Wolber is still teaching that or not.

I do believe that if a student is required to read "The Red Badge of Courage", he should also read a book from the Southern point of view. I'm partial to Gone With the Wind.

I didn't see "Animal Farm" on this list. And I would also suggest "Slouching Toward Bethlehem" by Joan Didion.

Andy, any comments? Did you have a similar experience?