Category: Book Review
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David Sheffs Novel ‘Beautiful Boy’ and America’s Opioid and Methamphetamine Epidemic: Reflective Essay
David Sheffs Novel ‘Beautiful Boy’ and America’s Opioid and Methamphetamine Epidemic: Reflective Essay The book ‘Beautiful Boy’ is a father’s journey through his son’s addiction. David Sheffs book is about his own son, who became addicted to meth and threw his life away. This story expressed his feelings along his journey throughout his son’s addiction,…
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The Alchemist’ Persuasive Essay
The Alchemist’ Persuasive Essay Are you following your dreams? Just like you, I even stammered for a moment when I had this question on my mind. Everyone has a dream, but only a few of us are ready to pursue that dream. The rest of us are trapped under the fear of failure. The Alchemist…
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Review of Andy Weir’s Book The Martian
Review of Andy Weir’s Book The Martian In the book The Martian by Andy Weir, the story is told from a perspective of a person named Mark Watney and he is stranded on the planet Mars all alone. The reason he is stranded is because there was storm that made the crew decide to evacuate…
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Physical, Emotional And Mental Disabilities In The Novel Kindred
Physical, Emotional And Mental Disabilities In The Novel Kindred Most people hear the word disability and what immediately comes to mind is, mobility, visual or hearing impairments. Even so, disabilities may be physical, mental or unseen; disabilities can result from various causes. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 defines disability as a physical or…
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Phantom of The Opera: Reader’s Book Review
Phantom of The Opera: Reader’s Book Review The main characters of the book The Phantom of the Opera are the Phantom of the Opera, Christine Daae, and Raoul. The Phantoms real name is Erik. He lives under the Paris Opera, which he helped to build. He is dangerous. Erik has always been ugly. But in…
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7 Habits of a Highly Effective Teenager: Analytical Essay
7 Habits of a Highly Effective Teenager: Analytical Essay Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply. is a quote by Sean Covey. It intends for people to listen not for the sake of it but for the reason to understand the other person. In the…
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Analysis of Elizabeth Armstrong and Laura Hamilton’s Book ‘Paying for the Party: How College Maintains Inequality’
Analysis of Elizabeth Armstrong and Laura Hamilton’s Book ‘Paying for the Party: How College Maintains Inequality’ For what reason do a few students leave school prepared for success while others, maybe tied with the obligation of their debt and an un-useful degree? This leaves students asking why they wasted time with school, to begin with.…
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Book Summaries on ‘The Peculiar Children’: Jacob and His Grandfather
Book Summaries on ‘The Peculiar Children’: Jacob and His Grandfather Chapter 1: In chapter one, we are introduced to the main character Jacob, or Yakob. Jacob is a teenager who is going through a time of struggle, stress, anger, etc. While Jacob is at work, which is a family business that he just so happens…
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Mahatma Gandhi Biography And Battle For Justice In South Africa
Mahatma Gandhi Biography And Battle For Justice In South Africa Childhood and Upbringing Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in Porbandar India, present-day Gujarat, on October second, 1869. His father was the prime minister of the region and his mother was a devout Hindu. It was a loving family and, as a child, Gandhi was given…
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Essay on The Pact by Sampson Davis: Book Review
Essay on The Pact by Sampson Davis: Book Review Introduction ‘The Pact’ by Sampson Davis is a captivating memoir that chronicles the inspiring journey of three friends from a tough neighborhood in Newark, New Jersey, who defy the odds to become successful doctors. In this critical review essay, we will explore the strengths and weaknesses…