Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope

Reader reviewed by Jordana

I thought this book had some good things about, and some not so great stuff.
The Not So Great:
Alright, Bush is the GREATEST writer on the face of the earth.

Good:
The design and photography in this books is very nice.  And what really made the book stand out for me was the tragic circumstances Ana had to go through, and how unfair it would be for a human being to live through such things-- orphaned, abused, being separated from her family, becoming teenage mother, and not to mention, being born HIV positive.

Reader reviewed by ashley

Anas story a Journey of Hope by Jenna Bush is a narrative nonfiction book based on her work with UNICEF. This book is about a girl who has AIDS/ HIV named Ana who lives in Latin America. This book tells about her hard childhood which included getting raped and abused, her time in the centers, Anas schooling, as well as her going through pregnancy, her teenage years and her relationships. This girl had family problems. After Ana is taken away from her family she is put into a center for other people who have AIDS/HIV. As she got older, her life got more confusing but at the same time she realized many things about her self and the world she lived in.

Reader reviewed by Mary

Ana is young when death first comes visiting. The first to die is her younger sister. Then her mother. And a while after, her father. All of them died of AIDS. Ana's grandmother warns her to never tell anyone her secret: that she has AIDS. And Ana doesn't. But she has another secret. A secret that she must tell and she chooses to tell her grandmother. Her grandmother's boyfriend has been abusing her and her sister. But her grandmother refuses to believe her and soon Ana is sent to another home. At each place she goes it seems as if she is not wanted and yet Ana remains hopeful against all odds and courageous against any adversity. Truly the most amazing thing about this book is Ana's ability to remain hopeful.


Jenna Bush is not the strongest writer along she does get the message across. The chapters are easy to read so reluctant readers should pick this book up for a touching and informative read.