Books Like What Makes Us
Families who loved What Makes Us by Rafi Mittlefehldt often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved What Makes Us by Rafi Mittlefehldt often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling with their sense of self or feeling unfairly judged by their family's past or the mistakes of their parents. Eran Sharon is a social-justice-minded high school senior whose life is upended when a viral video connects him to his father, a man accused of a terrorist act years ago. The story explores the heavy burden of legacy, the complexity of the Jewish-American experience, and the way social media can distort our true identities. It is a powerful tool for navigating conversations about guilt by association and the courage it takes to define your own path. Appropriate for ages 14 and up, it offers a realistic look at modern activism and community prejudice.
