Would you take a stand for against an injustice you witness? Many would probably hope they would take a stand against an injustice. The person I most admire for taking a stand is Martin Luther King Jr.
King took a stand for the civil rights of his people the African Americans. You see they were not allowed many of the priveledges of the white folks. He stood up for their rights to be able to use the same facilities as the white people did. He also stood up for the rights of the African Americans to be able to ride in the front of the bus.
King led marches and aided in boycotts. He got arrested for his cause. He wanted to give his people the assurance that they would have the same freedoms as the white folks did. He took a stand against the segregation of his people from the white folks. He gave speeches that were attempts to get his point across. He helped lead a bus boycott in which the African Americans, as well as some of the whites, refused to use the buses.
In conclusion, I believe King’s stand put some head way as far as civil rights go. King is the person I most admire for taking a stand. He was willing to do what it took for his cause. How many can say that?
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Blue Moon Book Review
Ever and Damen have the rest of eternity together or do they. When the new kid Roman shows up he seams charming to most, even Damen, but not so much Ever. Alyson Noel’s Blue Moon shocked me with its tale of sort of magical occurrences.
Ever takes a stand against Roman. When Roman seems to have everyone else under his spell, Ever senses something is not right. Ever thinks it could be possible that Roman is an immortal rogue, out to get her and Damen, but there is no Ouboros tattoo on his wrist. The weirdest thing happens after Roman is there for a little while. The jocks start hanging out with the drama geeks. The goths and the A-list girls start gossiping. Ever realizes this just happened after Roman showed up. As Roman tries to pull her into his wing, she pulls away.
Ever thought she and Damen would be together forever. But not long after Roman shows up Damen starts acting strange. One day Ever and Damen were all for each other, the next Damen was completely unaware of her existence it seemed. Ever suspicioned that Damen had been poisoned by Roman because he was acting mortal. He had an aura, and it was clear he was having horny thoughts about other girls. This would have been okay accept Damen does not have an aura usually or think in horny thoughts about anybody,especially when he and Ever have been together for four hundred years and through out many of Ever's incarnations.
If you want to find out what happens to Damen and Ever’s relationship, and what’s up with Roman you have to read the book. I recommend that those who like the possibility of living forever and mystical lands read the book.
Ever takes a stand against Roman. When Roman seems to have everyone else under his spell, Ever senses something is not right. Ever thinks it could be possible that Roman is an immortal rogue, out to get her and Damen, but there is no Ouboros tattoo on his wrist. The weirdest thing happens after Roman is there for a little while. The jocks start hanging out with the drama geeks. The goths and the A-list girls start gossiping. Ever realizes this just happened after Roman showed up. As Roman tries to pull her into his wing, she pulls away.
Ever thought she and Damen would be together forever. But not long after Roman shows up Damen starts acting strange. One day Ever and Damen were all for each other, the next Damen was completely unaware of her existence it seemed. Ever suspicioned that Damen had been poisoned by Roman because he was acting mortal. He had an aura, and it was clear he was having horny thoughts about other girls. This would have been okay accept Damen does not have an aura usually or think in horny thoughts about anybody,especially when he and Ever have been together for four hundred years and through out many of Ever's incarnations.
If you want to find out what happens to Damen and Ever’s relationship, and what’s up with Roman you have to read the book. I recommend that those who like the possibility of living forever and mystical lands read the book.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Becoming Me
Life can be hard as a teenager. When teenagers get caught up in popularity it can be hard to figure things out. Melody Carlson's Becoming Me amazed me with the tale within.
The theme of the book is that sometimes people can get to caught up in popularity that they ignor the important things. Caitlin gets caught up in popularity and forgets her friendship with Beanie. Popularity was a hard temptation for Caitlin.
The style of the book is that of a journal. As I flipped through the pages I felt like I was reading the journal of a teenager. The journal seemed to give the intimate details of the life of Caitlin O'Connor.
I recommend this book to every teenage girl. It gives lessons that every teen should learn. This book was fantastic.
The theme of the book is that sometimes people can get to caught up in popularity that they ignor the important things. Caitlin gets caught up in popularity and forgets her friendship with Beanie. Popularity was a hard temptation for Caitlin.
The style of the book is that of a journal. As I flipped through the pages I felt like I was reading the journal of a teenager. The journal seemed to give the intimate details of the life of Caitlin O'Connor.
I recommend this book to every teenage girl. It gives lessons that every teen should learn. This book was fantastic.
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar is a tyrant that has lots of control over Roman society. William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar amazed me with the eloquent style.
The playwright's style was that of eloquence. Most of the play was written in iambic pentaminer. The playwright's style is one that is hard to understand.
The theme of the play is when a person gets too much power bad things will happen. The theme is taught by the deaths in the play. The theme is also relayed by the killing of Julius Caesar.
I recommend this play to those who like Shakespeare. I also think those who like hard to understand plays would love it.
The playwright's style was that of eloquence. Most of the play was written in iambic pentaminer. The playwright's style is one that is hard to understand.
The theme of the play is when a person gets too much power bad things will happen. The theme is taught by the deaths in the play. The theme is also relayed by the killing of Julius Caesar.
I recommend this play to those who like Shakespeare. I also think those who like hard to understand plays would love it.
A True Leader
What makes a true leader? Who knows? A true leader is someone who is followed by people.
A true leader has many followers. True leaders convince their followers to follow them at all costs. True leaders will do anything to obtain a following.
A true leader can be good or bad. A true leader can easily make a following. A true leader will always have followers.
A few true leaders are presidents, dictators, and such. Parents, and other family members can be true leaders.
A true leader has many followers. True leaders convince their followers to follow them at all costs. True leaders will do anything to obtain a following.
A true leader can be good or bad. A true leader can easily make a following. A true leader will always have followers.
A few true leaders are presidents, dictators, and such. Parents, and other family members can be true leaders.
Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy
Cammie's troubles she gets into seem to involve a particular group of boys living the semester in the Gallagher mansion.The boys school truelly does exist. Ally Carter's Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy amazed me with the mishaps within.
The theme of the book is that sometimes in life there is need to work well with others. Some may not work well with others if they have never had to do it before.
The plot begins. When Cammie arrieves after Christmas break, the east wing is locked. Later, she snoops and over hears something about Blackthorne. On a mission in D.C. she finds that there will be boys in the Gallagher Academy. A code black happens during the all school exam. This causes Cam, Liz, Bex, and Macey to wonder if the boys are going to plan to infiltrate the Gallagher Academy.
This book had high points and low points. The book should be read by all those who like girl spy books. The book might be good for anyone, I am not sure.
The theme of the book is that sometimes in life there is need to work well with others. Some may not work well with others if they have never had to do it before.
The plot begins. When Cammie arrieves after Christmas break, the east wing is locked. Later, she snoops and over hears something about Blackthorne. On a mission in D.C. she finds that there will be boys in the Gallagher Academy. A code black happens during the all school exam. This causes Cam, Liz, Bex, and Macey to wonder if the boys are going to plan to infiltrate the Gallagher Academy.
This book had high points and low points. The book should be read by all those who like girl spy books. The book might be good for anyone, I am not sure.
Oh the Holiday Spirit of A Three Year old
My baby brother is three, and just now getting where he enjoys Christmas. Last year what scared him about Christmas is waht he enjoys about Christmas this year. Oh the spirit of a three year old is exciting to watch.
This was the first year he got his picture taken with Santa Claus. O what a sight he was sitting on Santa's lap in the picture. He was so excited he got to tell Santa what he wanted for Christmas. Last year he was really afraid of Santa. Now he is looking forward to Santa coming.
This year, my brother got excited about decorating the tree. He seems really fascinated with the tree. He says phrases such as,"That a Christmas tree,Sissy." He loves the angel on top of the tree.
The boy has a fascination with Christmas, I wish I could have again. Sometimes I wish I could be his age again. Everything about the Christmas spirit seems new at that age. Now, at my age, all people seem to care about is greed. I wish we were ll like three year olds, enjoying Christmas, for the trees, Santa pictures, Santa coming, and angels on trees.
This was the first year he got his picture taken with Santa Claus. O what a sight he was sitting on Santa's lap in the picture. He was so excited he got to tell Santa what he wanted for Christmas. Last year he was really afraid of Santa. Now he is looking forward to Santa coming.
This year, my brother got excited about decorating the tree. He seems really fascinated with the tree. He says phrases such as,"That a Christmas tree,Sissy." He loves the angel on top of the tree.
The boy has a fascination with Christmas, I wish I could have again. Sometimes I wish I could be his age again. Everything about the Christmas spirit seems new at that age. Now, at my age, all people seem to care about is greed. I wish we were ll like three year olds, enjoying Christmas, for the trees, Santa pictures, Santa coming, and angels on trees.
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