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
Friday, May 27, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
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!
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!
Friday, May 20, 2011
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.
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.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Book Review: Anthem
Ayn Rand's Anthem chilled me to think what the future could become. The title did not obviously tell me what the book was about.
Theme is quite extraordinary. It's about a young man seperating from the herd of mindless men in an obsolete world. Equality 7-2521, the main character, is different from the others. In a world where he may do nothing for himself, but only for the contribution to his fellow man. It may sound perfect but this world is horrible. The people can be thrown in jail just for thinking about his self. Even if it is just his hopes and dreams. Equality is different. He wishes for himself. Hopes for himself. Thinks of himself. He is not self-absorbed. Equality is just the same as any other person in our reality. He still wishes to help his "brothers". Liberty 5-3000, the second most important character, is the woman that Equality dares to put his own eyes upon. In this world, choosing whom you love above others is a sin. A terrible sin that would be horribly punished. Even with the obstacles, Equality loves Liberty and can only think of her. He affectionatly calls her, "Golden One".
A book it reminds me greatly of is The Giver. Because both are about a world where decisions are ripped out of the people's hands. As for current events, it reminds me of dictators taking away people's rights, such as in Libya.
The characters are believable because even though their fellow people are brainwashed, Equality and Liberty act just like us. Equality thinks of himself and not only of others. He loves the woman of his choice. He thinks differently than the herd. Liberty is like any other woman. She enjoys the attention of man who loves her. She can be embarrased, loving, and loyal.
The book was wonderful. I could not put it down. In fact, the book was so good that I finished it within an hour.
Pages: 105
Theme is quite extraordinary. It's about a young man seperating from the herd of mindless men in an obsolete world. Equality 7-2521, the main character, is different from the others. In a world where he may do nothing for himself, but only for the contribution to his fellow man. It may sound perfect but this world is horrible. The people can be thrown in jail just for thinking about his self. Even if it is just his hopes and dreams. Equality is different. He wishes for himself. Hopes for himself. Thinks of himself. He is not self-absorbed. Equality is just the same as any other person in our reality. He still wishes to help his "brothers". Liberty 5-3000, the second most important character, is the woman that Equality dares to put his own eyes upon. In this world, choosing whom you love above others is a sin. A terrible sin that would be horribly punished. Even with the obstacles, Equality loves Liberty and can only think of her. He affectionatly calls her, "Golden One".
A book it reminds me greatly of is The Giver. Because both are about a world where decisions are ripped out of the people's hands. As for current events, it reminds me of dictators taking away people's rights, such as in Libya.
The characters are believable because even though their fellow people are brainwashed, Equality and Liberty act just like us. Equality thinks of himself and not only of others. He loves the woman of his choice. He thinks differently than the herd. Liberty is like any other woman. She enjoys the attention of man who loves her. She can be embarrased, loving, and loyal.
The book was wonderful. I could not put it down. In fact, the book was so good that I finished it within an hour.
Pages: 105
Friday, April 1, 2011
Book Review: Stolen Children
Peg Kehret's Stolen Children brought me to tears. As I've said before, it's all in the title of what to expect.
The theme is quite normal. A young girl using her wits to outsmart the criminals and in the process finding redemption for misdeeds in her past. Amy (main character) is a fourteen year old babysitter who is asked to babysit a rich, well-known woman's only child. But when the kidnapping of the child she's babysitting goes terribly awry, the kidnappers decide to take her too. Kendra (second main character) is three years old and the subject of the abduction. She is very sweet and even cuddles up to the men who take her because she does not know that they are blackguards. Kendra also has a stuffed cat named Tubby whom she uses to speak for her.
A book that it reminds me of is Abduction! Because both are about a young child getting kidnapped. As for current events, it coexists with the children that are stolen everyday in America and all over the world.
The characters are once again very believable. I felt the girl's hardships and victories along with them and at one point I felt myself connect with one of the kidnappers that kept Amy safe from his partner. Amy just wants to make things right and show her dead father that he should never have a reason to be ashamed of her. Kendra was my favorite though. She is so utterly adorable and sweet that you wish you could pick her up and cuddle the poor child. Through all of this she has no idea what is going on but all that she wants is her mother. Kendra does not even complain about the uncomfortable conditions that she has been placed in.
The book was a wonderful read and will have you sitting on the edge of your seat! I would suggest it to any one.
Pages: 176
The theme is quite normal. A young girl using her wits to outsmart the criminals and in the process finding redemption for misdeeds in her past. Amy (main character) is a fourteen year old babysitter who is asked to babysit a rich, well-known woman's only child. But when the kidnapping of the child she's babysitting goes terribly awry, the kidnappers decide to take her too. Kendra (second main character) is three years old and the subject of the abduction. She is very sweet and even cuddles up to the men who take her because she does not know that they are blackguards. Kendra also has a stuffed cat named Tubby whom she uses to speak for her.
A book that it reminds me of is Abduction! Because both are about a young child getting kidnapped. As for current events, it coexists with the children that are stolen everyday in America and all over the world.
The characters are once again very believable. I felt the girl's hardships and victories along with them and at one point I felt myself connect with one of the kidnappers that kept Amy safe from his partner. Amy just wants to make things right and show her dead father that he should never have a reason to be ashamed of her. Kendra was my favorite though. She is so utterly adorable and sweet that you wish you could pick her up and cuddle the poor child. Through all of this she has no idea what is going on but all that she wants is her mother. Kendra does not even complain about the uncomfortable conditions that she has been placed in.
The book was a wonderful read and will have you sitting on the edge of your seat! I would suggest it to any one.
Pages: 176
Friday, February 18, 2011
Blog Topic 6: Suicide
Suicide
She tells me she is happy.
She tells me everything is ok.
She tells me she is not lonely.
She tells me she is not sad.
She tells me she is losing herself.
She tells me she can not handle the world any longer.
She tells me she is going to end her life.
I did not listen.
She tells me she is happy.
She tells me everything is ok.
She tells me she is not lonely.
She tells me she is not sad.
She tells me she is losing herself.
She tells me she can not handle the world any longer.
She tells me she is going to end her life.
I did not listen.
Book Review: Here Lies Arthur
Philip Reeves's Here Lies Arthur depressed me like a funeral.
Pages: 339
Pages: 339
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