Books can give us information and insights, make us laugh, take us new places, make us wonder, and keep our attention. They help us relax and can even help us to sleep. The next BOOK NOOK recommendation is Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picolt. Every book Jodi writes is a wonderful read. But a particular favorite is Nineteen Minutes. CCM’s founder, Marcia Thompson, believes that every parent and high school student would benefit from reading this book.