Book Review: Night

Elie Wiesel's Night horrified me with it's true history. I was a little apprehensive because of the title but I was not sure what the title meant.

The theme was one that has been used many a time but not quite like this. Night is the true story of Elie Wiesel, main character and author, as he and his family are ripped from their home and forced into a concentration camp by the name: Auschwitz. Mr. Wiesel was only 15 when these events took place during World War II and amongst the Holocaust. Elie saw things that no child or adult should ever have to experiance. He watched as his own mother and sisters were taken away from him. He saw his own father beaten before his eyes and go mad from illness that resulted in his father's death. Night is one boy's struggle to survive and keep his faith in God. But he starts to lose faith because he believes God turned his back on the Jews.

A book it reminds me of is The Diary of Anne Frank. Because both are about young children during the Holocaust. Not only this, but they are also the authors of their own books. As for current events. the book reminds me of how dictators in foreign countries are taking away the rights of their people.

The character is absolutly believable! Night is the true account of Elie Wiesel, whom the book is about and is also authored by, how could I not believe in the characters?! The characters were alive. They felt the hardships. They performed the beatings. They died senselessly because of the ideals of a madman. The characters once lived.

The book was excellent but it also made me sick. I was barely able finish Night because it disturbed me so thouroghly. My suggestions would be to an older audience.

Pages: 115

About Me: Junior Year

This school year has been my toughest year to date. When seniors tell you that to watch out for junior year they were not kidding in the least! But the fun part is that...junior is the last year before senior year! I can hear the graduation music already.

Junior year has had up and downs. But so do roller coasters! So if I put two and two together then junior year has been a terrifying, exuberant experience. Yes, junior year has been hard. Yes, junior year has made me want to curl up into a ball and cry. No, I would not change it for the world.

My expectations for senior year are high. I want my years of toiling in the fields of knowledge to pay off and create an enjoyable year of relaxation. Well, that was what I was hoping to happen... Until I signed up for college algebra, physics, anatomy, and advanced animal sciences. Shame. On. Me. But I will try my hardest and hopefully graduate with honors!

My Research Paper on Lance Armstrong's Struggle With Cancer

My research topic was quite simple. The topic was on how Lance Armstrong's struggle with cancer validated his faith and resiliency in the face of dehumanization. The information I gathered in my paper was to prove his validation but also on how greatly he fought to control his destiny.

The most interesting detail that I learned was that he refused the use of traditional cancer therapy. Instead he opted for the more aggressive cancer therapy. The reason was because the traditional method would've damaged his lungs, this would ruin his racing career.

Lance was being dehumanized by cancer. To him it took away something that meant everything to him: his career in racing. Racing was what made up his life. The career payed for his bills, supported his family, and gave him great joy in life. Instead of laying down and letting the cancer kill him, Lance decided to fight back with the help of his family's faith and fought off the terrible disease.