Unwind

by Neal Shusterman

Summary: In this frightening and controversial novel, Shusterman takes us to a futuristic society where abortion is illegal. That is, until you turn thirteen. Then, between the ages of thirteen and eighteen, your parents may decide to have you "unwound," where every piece of you will technically still be alive. The catch? Someone else is using those pieces. Shusterman asks the question, if every part of us is separated but alive, where is our consciousness?

My thoughts: Unwind is my favorite Shusterman novel. There is a scene where he allows you to see through the eyes of a person while they are being "unwound." It was so emotional and unsettling that I had a hard time getting through it. This book makes you think about the rules of our society, and where we might be headed.