Their Eyes Were Watching God

When I was forced to read this book in a college literature class focusing on heroes in literature, I was super disappointed. Then, when I actually started reading this book, I fell in love with the writing, the characters, and the tragic story of a woman simply looking for happiness but stuck in a lifetime of sorrow. Yet, through it all, the short-lived happiness and true love that she experienced was so perfect, she was able to keep on living. This isn't the most exciting book, but it is an inspiring work of art that will delight many if they take the time to read it.