Everything to live for : a story from Northern Ireland

by Stewart Ross
Reviewed by Daniel C. of Year 10

In war it is the innocent that suffer, everything to live for is part of the survivors books which tell the story of war from the eyes of the children. Everything to live for is about Lizze McCallum a thirteen year old protestant living in Northern Ireland during a conflict between the Catholics and the “prods”. The story tells of how her religion has caused her to be a second class citizen within her country because she was protestant the Catholics hated her and she didn’t know why.

Her life is turned upside down by an explosion on the main street and from there the story develops. She then questions her views. The story is not just about war, it is a story of how one event can change a person’s perspective on life and how with one event we can see if we really have everything to live for.

This book is an interesting read and gives insight into the Northern Ireland conflict. I give it a 7 ½ out of 10 and urge any one who comes by this book to read it - you will not regret it.