Oh, The Places You’ll Go! ~ Dr. Seuss

Like many, Dr. Seuss was one of my favorite authors as a child.  Who doesn't love classics like The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham?  The Dr. Seuss book I’ve selected is Oh, The Places You'll Go!  Several of my classmates and I received this book, from the parents of a dear friend, upon graduation from veterinary school.  I was touched by its message, and reminded that Dr. Seuss is inspirational to any age group.

Tara Anderson is an alumna of the University of Florida (BS '99, DVM '03, MPH '07) and is currently pursuing a PhD in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Mutant Message Down Under ~ Marlo Morgan

Mutant Message Down Under is a tale of the challenge and endurance of an American woman's spiritual journey through the outback of Australia. Marlo Morgan is invited by a remote tribe of nomadic Aborigines to accompany them on a four month walkabout. Morgan learns how they thrive in natural harmony with the plants and animals that exist in the rugged terrain of Australia's bush.  Morgan is personally transformed after facing the physical and mental requirements of the journey.  I really enjoyed this unique look into the wisdom of an extraordinary community whose culture is more than 50,000 years old.  Mutant Message Down Under has a compelling, powerful, life-enhancing message for all of us.

Mary Gardner is a DVM candidate and President of the College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2008.