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“Let me tell you the secret that has lead me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity.” -Louis Pasteur. Forge, written by Laurie Halse Anderson, is about Curzon, a boy that turns into a young man as he faces the hardships of Valley Forge in the winter.
The book that I chose to read was all about the hidden secrets that the southern people keep. These secrets helped their southern town stay alive while also preserving the history. This book made me think of the south in a different way and it also made me realize that there is more than what meets the eye, especially in a small town. The book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, by John Berendt, sparked my interest because of my deep love for the south, the mystery of the murder, and the description of the unique people found in Savannah Georgia.
Bad things happen to good people. A Series of Unfortunate Events, by Lemony Snicket, is a story about the orphans that are in a bad situation. Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire parents died in a fire while Count Olaf is trying to steal their fortune. They escaped Count Olaf and got to safety for a little. They learned that bad things happen to good people too.
Following the Holocaust and aftermath of world war II, Heda Kovaly’s Under a Cruel Star provides one woman’s view on communism in Czechoslovakia. In this memoir, the author develops the theme of popular support for communism by explaining the people's thoughts during that time and her own experiences with her husband’s support for communism. She uses the lens of the Czech people, herself, and her husband, Rudolf Margolius, to develop her theme for popular support for communism. Her use of these viewpoints helps explain how the party was able to take over Czechoslovakia after the Holocaust through their persuasive ideals.
Thomas C. Foster feels that after reading this, Students will become a better readers, because we will be able to comprehend literature better. The Fault In Our Stars by John
The book I chose to read was “The Glass Castle” by Jeanette Walls. “The Glass Castle” was memorable because it gave me an idea about the diversity of each person. The story was told through the perspective of a young girl who does not understand right from wrong because she believes what her father tells her. I think this book is popular because it expressed ideas that are typically thought of as wrong or ideas that many turn away from. The author included outstanding imagery that puts the reader into the shoes of the main character.
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury- The most recent book in my literacy journey, the book that opened my eyes. I believe that a great book teaches you a life lesson. It leaves a mark of wisdom on you. For me, Fahrenheit 451 did just that.
In The Giver by Lois Lowry and Fahrenheit 451 by
“As he read, I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once.” The quote was said by John Green. A character from the story named Hazel. She was diagnosed with cancer and she started going to a group called the Cancer Kids Support Group. A young man named Augustus Waters changed Hazel’s life forever.
Not only can we learn from the characters in To Kill a Mockingbird, but also in the poem Sympathy because we can relate to what the author is talking about. Through these examples, it is clear that authors can best create empathy in their readers by developing strong characters that go through problems that the reader can relate to or learn
For me, books used to be the gateway to an adventure where you could experience new things in your mind, get to know the characters even if they were fiction, and just relax. Wilson Rawls is the author of my all time favorite book. Wilson Rawls took me on an amazing adventure in the Ozarks. Where The Red Fern Grows is an amazing book for all ages. If you read it, you'll join Billy (the main character) as he works his tail off for a couple of years to save enough money to buy two Redbone Coonhounds.
Fahrenheit 451 Fahrenheit 451 was a very thought out amazing story, it’s like Ray Bradbury knew exactly what was going to happen in the future. One of the best things he did was including the four class themes in his story. Confronting Challenges, Identity, Friends and Enemies, and Journey. Although there was two that were the most prominent in the story.
I would have to say that one of many books that has helped to form my understanding of my faith is actually the book called Daisy Head Mayzie by Dr. Seuss. This story is about a girl who at the very beginning of the story is just like everyone else though rather quickly it becomes apparent, when she sprouts a daisy on her head, that she is rather different from everyone else. Over the course of the book she faces teasing and fame along with the desire to be normal and hating all of the attention. When I look back and try to imagine what I was thinking while reading this book it is initially hard because I was five years old when the book came out.
Alida Slade, one of the main characters in “Roman Fever” by Edith Wharton, has been envious of her so-called friend Grace Ansley for years. Her deep-rooted jealousy continued to actively sprout over the years of their friendship;
When it comes to our world, the real world, the one without the fiction and details, everyone can be dissatisfied. All of us, live in a society where we take for granted everything we have. A perfect example is us, the teenage community. We live our life with tons of unnecessary temper, going day by day being furious, believing the world owes everything to us. Don 't get me wrong, there 's many teenagers that appreciate everything that is done for them, but the majority don 't. We want things made our way, to our liking, and nothing else.
