In writing A Voyage Long and Strange, Tony Horwitz’s goal is clear, to educate others on early America and debunk ignorant myths. Horwitz’s reason for wanting to achieve this goal is because of his own ignorance that he sees while at Plymouth Rock. “Expensively educated at a private school and university- a history major, no less!-I’d matriculated to middle age with a third grader’s grasp of early America.” Horwitz is disappointed in his own lack of knowledge of his home country, especially with his background history and decides not only to research America’s true beginnings, but to also follow the path of those who originally yearned to discover America.
The book really made me think of all the stuff that I take for granted, and how I should be more appreciative and how there are people with less than me who are just as happy if not happier. If you’re not a fan of books that are sad but shocking and at times harsh because you think they’re boring or they don’t fulfill you’re interests, then I would still recommend you try reading the book because it’s very intriguing but I can’t guarantee you’ll love it, and if you do enjoy books like that then I say it’s a must read! Such a great true
There was so much content and information that I had never even heard of until reading this book. It makes me think just how much other history has been stolen and not told rightly. All this time, I just assumed the rightful story was the one portrayed in the Disney movie. That sounds funny to type out, and quite ignorant. Finding out that she never married John Smith was eye opening for me.
I was also connected to the text more listening to her and how she tries to match her family experience to the family in the book. I noticed that she was very passionate about Japanese Internment camps, this made me want to strive to be passionate about the book as much as
I went and read several other reviews on this story and the majority said that they loved this book. And another can be also added to that list, myself. I absolutely fell in love with this book. After getting a couple of chapters in, the story really started to pull me in. I would look at the clock and realize that I had been reading for over an hour when it felt like I had been reading for twenty minutes.
This book was interesting for me because it allowed me to relate to a character. I love reading novels that not only allow me to feel a connection with a character, but allow me to relate to their personality or
Practice Makes Perfect Everyone has heard the saying, “practice makes perfect” at some point in their life. In the excerpt, “10,000 Hours,” Malcolm Gladwell looks at how important practice really is to becoming better at a skill. Gladwell claims that when looking at the careers of people that are “gifted,” there is less correlation between talent and more correlation between practice. Malcolm Gladwell’s “10,000 Hours” contains strong evidence that supports his findings, persuades the intended audience, and appeals to readers.
At first I thought it was a little boring, mostly because it was all background information, I suppose. After I passed that part and really started reading about Paul Farmers journey I could not put the book down! In one of the chapters Kidder tells about Paul Farmers upbringing and his life leading up to his work in Haiti. It truly surprised me all the he had accomplished by the time he was only twenty-four. It really made me want to figure out my passion in life.
How to Read Literature like a Professor Analysis This was a very informative book that pointed out a lot of aspects of literature I had never really paid attention to. It really showed me how important it is to find similarities between works of literature. It especially made me realize how while all three of my summer readings were drastically different, they shared common themes, plots and even sometimes character developments.
I skipped a few pages and then read the first line "DEAR GOD". I was now hooked! It was like picking up a diary that I wasn't allowed to read. The words on the page resonated with me.
I strongly relate to the book Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. I read it at a young age the first time, and I didn’t truly understand what had happened. However, I read it again as I got older and began to relate more. Now, as a freshman, I probably relate the most I have yet to the main character, Melinda Sordino. In the book, Melinda is also a freshman.
I didn't even know about this book until one of my favorite author rated it on Goodreads, imagined my surprised that Ms Sara Wolf published a Young Adult book about Aliens! Since I am both fan of boarding school novels and Ms Wolf's writing, I had a rather high expectation for this book. It didn't disappoint. This book was solid, and the plot twist was just fantastic.
Isabelle Dunnam Mr. Hyde P4 English Honors 4/6/16 “The Longest Ride” By Nicholas Sparks SETTING Sophia attends Wake Forest University which is where many events take place. The university is a big part of the novel because Sophia is in a sorority and lives in the house on campus. She shares a room with Marcia in the sorority house at wake forest is often where Luke comes to pick up Sophia to take her on her dates. Ira lived in Greensboro, North Carolina all his life. Greensboro is also the city that Ruth moved after leaving Vienna with her parents.
"What was your initial reaction to the book? Did it hook you immediately, or take some time to get into?" Why? The moment that I started to read the book I got hooked real quick, the thought of someone going out of their way and change the way they look just to meet someone they been sending letters to for years is amazing. The way the two main characters fall apart and found a way to be happy together is a eye opening and sad journey.
It’s why I wanted to pick it up and it’s why I kept on reading, but it also offers so much more than that. Rainbow Rowell is an impressive writer who immerses herself in every character she creates and in every experience she makes them go through. In Fangirl, Cath is a realistic character, struggling with social anxiety in college, seeking refuge her fanfiction. And in Attachments, I felt like I’d been transported back to the 90s. I often forgot that it was only written a few years ago.
