You hear people telling you not to take things for granted throughout your life, especially as a youngster. As a kid, I was frequently advised that, but I usually disregarded it. One day when I was confronted with the tragedy of my uncle’s death, everything became clear. I disdained to ever take advantage of the … Read more
It is no secret that the traditional Chinese family places a great deal of emphasis on academic achievement. In her essay “Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior,” Amy Chua describes the tough love parenting style she used to raise her children. According to Chua, the key to successful parenting is to instill a strong work ethic … Read more
Love is one of the most powerful emotions and it plays a very important role in our lives. It is often said that “love makes the world go round.” Love can be defined as a strong and passionate emotion felt between two people. Love is often described as a feeling of strong affection and requires … Read more
My mother is the most important person in my life. She has always been there for me, even when no one else was. She is a strong woman who has faced many challenges in her life, but she has never let them get the best of her. My mother is a positive role model for … Read more
The story “Fiesta, 1980” by Junot Diaz is a coming-of-age story that follows the narrator, Yunior, as he grows up in a Dominican household in New Jersey. Throughout the story, Yunior deals with many different problems, including his fear of his abusive father and his struggle to find his place within his large family. However, … Read more
My mother is someone I respect a great deal. She’s the most significant figure in my life. There’s no need for me to live without her nearness. She is the one who gave me life and she is the one who taught me how to live. She is also my best friend. I can tell … Read more
Everyone has there own opinion and sees things a different way and that’s okay. Some may say its a good thing but I do not think so. The question is ” Are adults hurting young children by pushing them to achieve? ” and I say yes . I researched a lot of answers for this … Read more
Walking into a room and not knowing a single soul can be an irritating situation and sometimes even a scary one. This type of event can occur almost anywhere-from the workplace to the classroom. But the big question is: How does a person keep from making this situation so impersonal? In this essay, people will … Read more
Artifact 3: The Afterlife- From: Inquiry Journal “Our obligation is not to worry about the afterlife but to give meaning to this life, and in doing so to overcome the passive, indifferent life. ” Elie Wiesel I have experienced two major deaths in my family, both my great grandmother and grandfather. It would make me … Read more
Little brothers were engineered to annoy their sibling; luckily for me my little brother kept that to a minimum. For me my little brother was my best friend. Jerry was always athletic; any sport he played, did he excelled in. His intelligence was enlightening. My favorite characteristics however, was his heart; his heart was full … Read more
In the case of Anabela Vicenti, supporting her may mean holding her back. Anabela is a second grader at La Paz Elementary School, who a few months ago was placed into special services in the school and received an IEP (individualized education plan). Before La Paz, she attended Sandia Elementary School where she was classified … Read more
Growing up in Lincoln Park Chicago, I went to a private school for preschool through 1st grade. Although it was a exceptional school for elementary kids, the education for middle school and high students was not as adequate. On Average, three or four teenagers graduated from the eighth grade class. When I was in 2nd … Read more
Set Hike the play began and Will went out for the pass did a eight yard hitch, WOOF the ball left the QB’s hand and landed right in the hands of Will in the endzone. SCORE the touchdown is good. After the play and being congratulated he felt something vibrating in his pocket, so acting … Read more
Once upon a time there was a young man named Prince Juan who lived in a magical place called Princess Landia. Just kidding his name was Greg, and he lived in an apartment building in Wethersfield Connecticut. He had a degree in science and was very smart. One night he got a call from his … Read more
When one lives in a privileged country, it becomes very easy to walk through life with a negative attitude and to almost become blind to all that one is lucky to have. Han Nolan, in her adaptation of Crazy, portrays the protagonist as an insecure teenager who learns to accept his fate and trust others. … Read more
The five minutes that Lillaya had given them had been far more time than he had needed. It hadn’t taken even half of that for him to change into swim shorts and a tank top. Xiumin had even had time to grab a few towels, just in case. Leaning against the hood of the special … Read more
“Did you attend the Christmas party at the orphanage with the National Honor Society last Friday? ” asked Angelica as she walked with Jacoya to lunch in the cafeteria. “I did,” Jacoya confirmed with a nod of the head, “but I didn’t expect to have as much fun as I did. The kids were actually … Read more
Diasporic experiences can be extremely challenging and testing at the least, and Akhil Sharma’s life, represented in his novel Family Life, is no exception. The semi-autobiographical novel illustrates the hardships faced by an Indian family after moving to the United States and soon after, almost losing one of their sons to an accident that changed … Read more
FACES is a scale that is used to evaluate families and the structure of it. “This model bridges family theory, research, and practice” (Braithwaite, Bylund, Galvin p 32). There are two categories that make up this scale; cohesion and adaptability. This test can be used as a tool to help families see where their strengths … Read more
Elizabeth Ann Seton was the first born American to be canonized in the Roman Catholic Church. Although this is not why I chose her to be my confirmation saint, she is the patroness of in-law problems, widows, and the death of parents. Elizabeth Ann Seton had to go through many losses in her lifetime including … Read more
Making a sacrifice is a sign of devotion to another person. When a person cares about someone, he or she has to give a little of themselves. It is necessary to make a sacrifice in order to show devotion to another person. When deciding whether to make such a sacrifice for someone else, there are … Read more
Ender has been getting bullied by a boy in his school named Stilston. Stilston and his corrupt friends decided to pick on Ender and make him feel lonely. Having only himself to rely on, he feels that no one will be able to help him. As a result, Ender beat up Stilston to help himself. … Read more
The color of my skin, texture of my curls, and sound of my accent does not solely define who I am. I define myself as Mariela De Loa, a Catholic, Mexican-American young woman. My adolescence consisted of me growing up in a middle class household with my mother, father, and three siblings. From a young … Read more
The underlying truth is that yet a young and innocent child commonly endeavors to achieve the dreams of their parents, and Antonio is no exception. In Bless Me, Ultima, parents of Antonio, a six-year-old boy, invite Ultima, a curandera, to live with them. During her stay, Ultima sees Antonio internally struggling to find his destiny … Read more
Jeannette changes over the course of the novel tremendously, and she uses acceptance to obtain the fact that life is not as successful as it could be. In the book The Glass Castle there are many instances where the family has a problem and they have to accept the fact that life is going to … Read more
The book begins with the rescue basically, of this young boy named Dave Pelzer. During an examination by the school nurse Dave said he ran into a door, the nurse reminds him that he said that the week previous. Dave then changes his story saying he was playing baseball and got hit by the bat … Read more
Jeannette Walls is an author of many books, one of which being her memoir The Glass Castle. After years keeping her story a secret, in 2005 Jeannette’s husband inspired her to write her sad story for the world to see. Through the 288 pages, Jeanette illustrates her story of a life as nomads constantly on … Read more
A man from a small town in Arizona changes the rights for farmers all over the world. The man was, Cesar Chavez. Chavez was born in Yuma, Arizona on March 31, 1927. During the Great Depression, his family lost their farm and moved to California to pay off the debts they had accumulated. In 1942, … Read more
The pure tenacity that seeps from the pages of Jeannette Walls’ The Glass Castle is mesmerizing enough in its own right to merit the praise that has been heaped upon the memoir; these pages expose their readers to the scorching heat of deserts’ sundance-yellow sands and the blackened clothing and miners’ pails of a soot-and-work … Read more
To be a father is not hard, but rather to act like a father needs time to demonstrate that. The father is the main source of income and dominant provider of the family. He settles on the significant family choices together with mother and with the assistance of different individuals. This is the customary part … Read more
In The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore. Moore states, “The chilling truth is that his story could have been mine. The tragedy is that my story could have been his” (180). In my opinion, this statement is true, depending on how people interpret it. I see it as yes, it is a tragedy that … Read more
According to the dictionary, empathy is defined as “the understanding of another’s situation, feelings, and motives”. I find it difficult to understand that a person could lack such consideration and compassion for another living creature, but, clearly, I have seen otherwise. On many occasions, I have witnessed disconcerting behavior both aimed at myself, or other … Read more
Perhaps, the single most important text that I have ever encountered is Pink Floyd’s The Wall. The album has been constantly listen too, thought about and felt throughout my childhood; and now my adult life. I cant quite remember why I found the album attractive in the first place. I started listening before I could … Read more
Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest kid on Earth was an interesting read; full of awkward moments, discomfort, foul language and sadness; not my favorite read. In the opening of the story Superman plays the typical role as the hero and role model, especially to Jimmy. On page one Jimmy, in this childhood moment, is outfitting himself … Read more
I was in at Save-A-Lot a couple of weeks ago and while I was in line to check out, I overheard a lady talk about a man that was following her on the walking path behind my house. She was talking about how this man would follow her for a couple hundred feet then stop, … Read more
The crowded Washington D. C. airport reekedsmelled of greasy fast food. I sat beside my mom in the food court, eating a slice of pizza from one of the many vendors. We had just been visiting the city for my mom’s work. Our flight was scheduled to depart in about a half an hour. “Alright, … Read more
The mommy track has become a very real concern when it comes to women who want to have a rewarding career and still have children. Since women make up half the workforce in today’s society, the previous views or perspective that a woman cannot due both successfully has become a hot topic. Previously, it was … Read more
Distortion. If I could put that moment into one word that would be it. Everything in my mind was racing, as if my thoughts were on a high speed merry go round that was no longer full of merriment, but filled with a feeling of disaster. Drowning in a vast sea of uncertainty, the light … Read more
Tragedies are unpredictable and inevitable, however the different perceptions towards a hardship can alter an individual’s path. Tragedies can twist the image of reality, but they can also be a source of guidance. The movie Forrest Gump directed by Robert Zemeckis and the poem “On a Tree Fallen Across the Road,” by Robert Frost showcase … Read more
Rain Man, released in 1988, is a story of two brothers with a brief history in their childhood and how one’s mental illness changes the other’s outlook on life. The main character, Charlie Babbitt, believes he is an only child and is living life on the fast track. This is until he is notified of … Read more
Being left to fight alone is devastating for anyone suffering from any form of mental illness. If a person you know seems to be struggling then reach out and connect with them. I can guarantee that showing that you care will make a huge difference and possibly save that person’s life. When you find yourself … Read more
When my mother called me, I was already running across the road to the reddish, brick-walled building that jutted out from the street corner. At the beginning of December, my mother had wanted me to volunteer at a nursing home. Instead of relaxing on the couch, I’ll be spending most of my winter break entertaining … Read more
The first time Monsieur came to call, I was nervous, but vowed to Angelique that I would not show it. Mon pere invited Monsieur de Lafontaine to our last barbeque of the season, which was usually a small affair with twenty to thirty invited guests. I alone, was to entertain Louis de Lafontaine in the … Read more
I observed three little boys on the climber and there was some unsafe action happening. Nick the little boy in the blue shirt and tan pants was climbing up the climber using the steps and wooden part of the slide with a wooden toy in his hands. There was another boy who was climbing up … Read more
On May 1, 2014, my grandmother, Phuong Tran, passed away because of a stroke. We were so close and I usually stayed in her house while my parents were in their business trip. The days before her death, there were no signs of sickness. She did her daily jobs as usual. We also made some … Read more
1. In the movie, Precious deals with at least 10 different issues. Identify at least 5 and discuss in detail. What is the issue, how does it play out in her life, how does it impact her, etc. (15 pts.). 1. She has a multitudes of issues. She was abused from the age of 3 … Read more
Things don’t always work out for a family of three young girls and their mother living in suburban Washington, D.C. Their father has walked out on them and their mother can’t read or write, but she challenges the status quo when she sends her eldest daughter to school to receive the education that she never … Read more
2 years back, Mrs. Cooper and her late husband had moved into the house next to Elizabeth’s. Being a friendly suburban housewife with a loving husband and two sons, the 36 years old housewife would always offer helps to make them feel welcomed. The husband, Mr. Cooper was a really friendly and an easy going … Read more
When I was five years old, my parents got divorced. Through the separation process, and some years after, my parents fought a lot. They sometimes brought my 2 sisters and I into it, which was really frustrating. Growing up with parents who are divorced has been a struggle for me throughout my life. It’s hard … Read more
I could feel the heavy dusty air that lingered around my room as all my memories rushed through my mind. The emptiness surrounded the room that used to be full of life and-”Hey, can you help me out with these boxes?”. It was my mom. It looked like she was carrying about 50 boxes, but … Read more
