The characters of this book The Off Season are interesting to learn about. There is DJ the second to youngest child and the main character of this story. She's the only girl of a family of three boys that all play football. DJ is pretty muscular for a girl which I can see, because she plays football. Then there is Brian her so called Boyfriend that's embarrassed of her. He too plays football, but not for Redbend he plays for Hawley. Brian and DJ are rivals! Brian is a popular jock who everyone likes. Now it goes on for me too talk about DJ's three brothers: Win, Bill, and Curtis. Win is the oldest of the three and one of the best college football players on his team. Bill also plays college ball, but on a different team then Win. Wins more dedicated and on a better team. Win's hardworking and doesn't give up and Bill is the big Teddy Bear. Last but not least there is Curtis the youngest out of DJ, Win, and Bill. He also plays football, but he really isn't into it like his older siblings. He's one of those smart geeky boys that's more interested in his school work and projects then a sport. Yes, the author makes me visualize them as real people, because there is people out there in the real world just like the people in this book. I like the characters in this book they are all full of different personalities. If your reading a book and you didn't like the characters you would not be interested in figuring out what would happen to them in the end. If you so happen to really like the characters you would not be able to put the book down and you would finish it to figure out what would happen to them all. DJ's personality is outgoing and don't care what people think. How she told Brian off, because he's embarrassed by her. Brian is defensive yet caring. How he doesn't want to be seen with her in public, but goes to her house helps out on the farm and takes her to buy stuff. Curtis is quiet like when he got in trouble for skipping school and staying over at his girlfriend's. The reason was that they had to stay up all night to work on their science fair project. He didn't tell because he didn't want his siblings to make fun of him for being smart.
The theme of this book I believe is a good one. The lesson the author wanted us to learn was A TOUGH LIFE CAN MAKE YOU STRONGER. For instance, it got Win and Bill all the way to college football, because they worked so hard at it. It got Win fighting for survival mentally and physically. Curtis fighting for everyone to see he is smart, but not to make fun of him. Brian did learn how to work hard, but in DJ's eyes he never learned other toughness. Like how to stand up to your so called friends and defend those who really are your friends even if they are unpopular or poor or the wrong size. All the things DJ had to go through this year were worth it, because she realized having an easy life and everything give to you don't make you strong and don't teach you anything.
Making a connection towards this book The Off Season reminds me of the book Comeback by John Coy. DJ and Miles Manning are very much alike they aren't handsome or the prettiest kid at their school, but they have one thing in common they love football. They aren't the most popular or liked at their school however, they are determined to do their best for their team mates and team. Another connection that this book reminds me is when Win had to go to the hospital for his injury in football. DJ walked in there and her heart stopped she didn't know the situation was that bad. She saw tubes coming out of his throat and he couldn't set up or eat for himself, the nurses even had to roll him for him so he wouldn't get bed sores. It reminds me when my Grandma Grey had to go to the hospital when she was dieing. I went to see her and it was so scary all you could see was skin and bones her skin just hung off of her it broke my heart. I walked up to her and held her hand and told her I loved her and had to leave, because it hurt me to see her like that. She did noteven wake up when i grabbed her hand. :(
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
Henry VS. Forest Gump
In intense situations, a person's instinctual reaction causes him/her to react for self- preservation, whether that means taking flight or taking a stand. My inference about running happens to be your either scared to death or your standing up for yourself which makes you not look like a coward.
Henry's running is different from Forest's running. Henry ran because he was scared of the battles he had to face. He felt horrible. Forest Gump left, because he was made to and for Jenny the one he loved. I say it's two different meanings why they ran.
Henry and Forest close to the end of the book and movie it turned out good. Henry found pride and was in a better state of mind he was dedicated and kept firing his gun. Forest was thrilled he made his way back to Jenny at the end, but Jenny died. He was sad at the beginning about leaving Jenny however, she convinced him it was for the best. I think no matter how bad the situation is it ends up good.
Henry and Forest are the same but different. It started out bad and scary and got good at the end, but they dealt with it in different ways.
Henry's running is different from Forest's running. Henry ran because he was scared of the battles he had to face. He felt horrible. Forest Gump left, because he was made to and for Jenny the one he loved. I say it's two different meanings why they ran.
Henry and Forest close to the end of the book and movie it turned out good. Henry found pride and was in a better state of mind he was dedicated and kept firing his gun. Forest was thrilled he made his way back to Jenny at the end, but Jenny died. He was sad at the beginning about leaving Jenny however, she convinced him it was for the best. I think no matter how bad the situation is it ends up good.
Henry and Forest are the same but different. It started out bad and scary and got good at the end, but they dealt with it in different ways.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
War Is.....
War is ridiculous, killing our men.
War is protecting, serving our country.
War is needed, protecting our rights.
War is crucial, shedding blood and tears.
War is outstanding, protecting our country.
War is sad, murdering our loved ones.
War is madness, destroying their minds.
War is disgusting, shredding our bodies.
War is scary, fighting in the darkness.
War is confusing, changing at the last minute.
War is protecting, serving our country.
War is needed, protecting our rights.
War is crucial, shedding blood and tears.
War is outstanding, protecting our country.
War is sad, murdering our loved ones.
War is madness, destroying their minds.
War is disgusting, shredding our bodies.
War is scary, fighting in the darkness.
War is confusing, changing at the last minute.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Wounded Warrior Project
This Project,the wounded warriors, lets the victims from the war know they have a place to go and to do anything they want and need with people that have had the same predicament.
This Project has numerous programs that helps the mind, body, economic empowerment, and engagement. I think it makes them a better inner person with their mental problems; also keeps their mind off things and a place to go hide.
The Wounded Warrior Project has a Combat Stress Recovery Room, which helps them with their traumas that they have went through. From my opinion and from what i have inferred it gets them use to the life they use to have not the horrid memories from battle.
The Wounded Warriors has a program for the body which is The Physical Health and Wellness Program. I figured out it keeps your body healthy after injury while adjusting to being out of the madness of war. To me this program could keep you from going into depression and also helps with your body strength instead of doing nothing for your injury.
I could tell that This Project, the Wounded Warriors Project had plenty of thought to it. The programs were helpful with many of their Problems which got them on track. This project I believe has a tremendous effect on all the soldiers. Lets them know people care about them and they aren't they only ones out there
This Project has numerous programs that helps the mind, body, economic empowerment, and engagement. I think it makes them a better inner person with their mental problems; also keeps their mind off things and a place to go hide.
The Wounded Warrior Project has a Combat Stress Recovery Room, which helps them with their traumas that they have went through. From my opinion and from what i have inferred it gets them use to the life they use to have not the horrid memories from battle.
The Wounded Warriors has a program for the body which is The Physical Health and Wellness Program. I figured out it keeps your body healthy after injury while adjusting to being out of the madness of war. To me this program could keep you from going into depression and also helps with your body strength instead of doing nothing for your injury.
I could tell that This Project, the Wounded Warriors Project had plenty of thought to it. The programs were helpful with many of their Problems which got them on track. This project I believe has a tremendous effect on all the soldiers. Lets them know people care about them and they aren't they only ones out there
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Book Review: Dark Flame
Alyson Noel's book Dark Flame got me hooked with it's dark magic and adventures.
The theme of the book is interesting. Ever tries to get the cure back from Romen so her and Damen can actually be together. The life lesson this book shows is to never give up keep going no matter how bad it gets. Ever and Damen not getting to touch each other is very hard on Ever. She trys to get in the doors to all the answers to help her and Damen, but she's loosing herself. Damen it really does not effect him at all. As long as he gets to be around her and see her everyday that's all he cares about. Ever misses his touch. Roman loves that they can't touch each other because Ever will always go him trying to get it. He can just play games with her.
Yes, the writer makes them seem real. The way the writer describes what they do and how they do it seems so realistic. I love the characters in this series of books. They are all connected in a way and know each other from way back in time.If i didn't like the characters I wouldn't care or want to read about the book. Since, I like the characters i always wonder what or how they're going to act next. Damen he's very outgoing and caring. He's always tried to help Ever like when she starts turning evil, he wants he to come ask him for help. When Ever does bad things behind his back like using dark magic he always forgives her. Another time is when she went to summerland without him and took Jude. Damen caught them there, but he still forgave her. Ever doesn't think much of herself and is always in bad situations. Ever is always putting herself down thinking she doesn't deserve the way Damen treats her. She deserves worse she always thinks. She has this curse on her where she can't resister her enemy. One day on Miles birthday she left Damen's side just to get close to him waiting on his touch. He just keeps walking!!! When Ever was thinking bad all the time about herself she actually started looking horrible. Her clothes were too baggy, she got zits, and her hair wasn't silky.
In some ways I can compare this book to others. The part I can compare is that it has magic in it like lot of other books i have read. Making spells, have special powers, very pretty,and strong is like the book Once a Witch. Dark Flame also has young love in it. Once a Witch has a very old family friend in it that she likes and he likes her too sooo it's similar. No, this book is fully on magic nothing really wasn't happening now. No, there really wasn't anything that personal that connected except one. When she got in a fight over trying to keep her friend safe and she didn't like it. Another connection i can make is when Ever tries to get her friend back and she does the right thing and says sorry to her. That's exactly what i had to do.
I recommend Dark Flameto readers that like magic, mystery, and to people who like reading about immortals. I give this book an eight.
The theme of the book is interesting. Ever tries to get the cure back from Romen so her and Damen can actually be together. The life lesson this book shows is to never give up keep going no matter how bad it gets. Ever and Damen not getting to touch each other is very hard on Ever. She trys to get in the doors to all the answers to help her and Damen, but she's loosing herself. Damen it really does not effect him at all. As long as he gets to be around her and see her everyday that's all he cares about. Ever misses his touch. Roman loves that they can't touch each other because Ever will always go him trying to get it. He can just play games with her.
Yes, the writer makes them seem real. The way the writer describes what they do and how they do it seems so realistic. I love the characters in this series of books. They are all connected in a way and know each other from way back in time.If i didn't like the characters I wouldn't care or want to read about the book. Since, I like the characters i always wonder what or how they're going to act next. Damen he's very outgoing and caring. He's always tried to help Ever like when she starts turning evil, he wants he to come ask him for help. When Ever does bad things behind his back like using dark magic he always forgives her. Another time is when she went to summerland without him and took Jude. Damen caught them there, but he still forgave her. Ever doesn't think much of herself and is always in bad situations. Ever is always putting herself down thinking she doesn't deserve the way Damen treats her. She deserves worse she always thinks. She has this curse on her where she can't resister her enemy. One day on Miles birthday she left Damen's side just to get close to him waiting on his touch. He just keeps walking!!! When Ever was thinking bad all the time about herself she actually started looking horrible. Her clothes were too baggy, she got zits, and her hair wasn't silky.
In some ways I can compare this book to others. The part I can compare is that it has magic in it like lot of other books i have read. Making spells, have special powers, very pretty,and strong is like the book Once a Witch. Dark Flame also has young love in it. Once a Witch has a very old family friend in it that she likes and he likes her too sooo it's similar. No, this book is fully on magic nothing really wasn't happening now. No, there really wasn't anything that personal that connected except one. When she got in a fight over trying to keep her friend safe and she didn't like it. Another connection i can make is when Ever tries to get her friend back and she does the right thing and says sorry to her. That's exactly what i had to do.
I recommend Dark Flameto readers that like magic, mystery, and to people who like reading about immortals. I give this book an eight.
Friday, September 9, 2011
remembering 9 11
911 has had little impact on my life yes, i think it's horrible, but it did nothappen to me. People that died in the building, their families would have had a bigger effect on them then on me. The reason i think that is because if one of my family members died in 911 i would be devastated and changed forever. Well, since no one i knew died at that disaster it did noteffect me, where i was in the little town of cave city. Plus another fact was that i was six years old and little kids like that don't really understand that well whats going on. 911 is a very unsettling and sad disaster for the US I'm glad i was no where near around .
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