The Light in Night by Alison Carter

Night is a depressing, yet interesting autobiography on Elie Wiesel's experience in the concentration camp, Auschwitz as a lad of fifteen. Its writing may not be the greatest, but it has a perspective to it that draws the reader in, and causes them to want to learn more. The Jews were without hope, and many died alone and without help. "Here or elsewhere, what did it matter? Die today or tomorrow, or later? The night was growing longer, never ending. " (pg 98) I think that one of the lights in night is family; having someone who's always there to encourage you. Out of all of the times that Elie and his father could have easily been separated, circumstances were changed miraculously that allowed them to stay together, separated only by the death of his father. They pushed each other on, and were the only reason that each of them survived so long through the terrifying trials in the concentration camp. Family bonds play such an important part in our lives and our actions, and I love how Elie and his father were always there for each other, even if it meant the misfortune of the other.