My Brother Sam is Dead by James Lincoln Collier & Christopher Collier

I remember reading this book in middle school.  I remember really enjoying reading it.  It is a sad story because obviously Tim's, the main character, brother, Sam, dies.  However, it takes place during my favorite historical era, the Revolutionary War era.

Still Alice by Lisa Genova

Anyone who knows someone with Alzheimer's Disease or believes they may develop Alzheimer's Disease one day should read this book.  This is a fictional first hand account of a woman who develops Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease at age 50.  It was very insightful.  It was an easy book to read but at the same time it was kinds of depressing especially if you believe one day you will develop the disease.  I really enjoyed this book and recommend you read it to help you gain new insight regarding those people diagnosed with the disease.