The word which will not die, should we all perish in battle. The word which can never die on this earth, for it is the heart of it and the meaning and the glory.
The sacred word:
EGO
Ayn Rand's ANTHEM encourages the alone to seek and find what knowledge is needed in the society and bring back the "future."
Living in the dark, alone, and loveless world Equality 7-2521 dared to be different. Lessons learned throughout the book include, be different, love someone even if you are alone, and try new things without being afraid. The writing style Ayn Rand used was unique. When a character talked about oneself the character said we. For example, the Council of the Home is questioning one person and asks, Where have you been?" we thought of our glass box and of our light, and we forgot all else. And we answered: "We will not tell you." Reading this book at first may be challenging to get the people straight but a whole new look on people will change the attitude of readers.
Living in a society, a perfect world, the dark ages leaves Equality 7-2521, Union 5-3992, and International 4-8818 wanting more out of life. These three are a brigade of street sweepers. Against the law, these three characters prayed and prayed to become a member of the Home of the Scholars. Thinking about the job desired before the Council is to pick the job is breaking the law. Breaking this law usually results in a job far away from the one desired, but these three characters never lost hope to invent something new, to help the society. Ayn Rand does an excellent job of keeping faith alive for the characters that have been mistreated and abused for wanting to think outside the box and help with not just the job the council has given them, but one of the Home of the Scholars.
Living in the world today, one nation, all for one and one for all, and everyone helping with ideas makes the 21 century an united place to live. In ANTHEM just like the world today there are still parts undiscovered that have once been a civilization or not kept secret as they are today. Ayn Rand's scene keeps readers questioning what will happen next and where the tunnel will lead the curious ones.
Living held back, living beaten, living always curious creates tension and controversy in this book. "But this is not the only sin upon us. We have committed a greater crime, and for this crime there is no name. What punishment awaits us if it be discovered we know not, for no such crime has come in the memory of men and there are no laws to provide for it." ANTHEM is similar to The Giver in many ways but does not have the same plot or ending so if the quote before from ANTHEM leaves curiosity and mystery read ANTHEM to find out just as I did the road ahead may lead somewhere else rather than where expected.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Outside Book #3
As Joan Crawford said "Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell." Anna knows she should act with her head, but she is on a mission to start acting with her heart. The question is: If she does forgive Ben, will she get the Hollywood ending she is hoping for? Zoey Dean's Girls On Film creates a whole new vibe to Hollywood and the guys inside.
The A-List novel is exciting and keeps the reader wondering about what will happen next. Will Anna and Ben get back together after Ben's disappearing act? Anna does not know if she can handle having Ben in her life even though she may love him. The book keeps people on their toes and reading all night to finish the book to see what happens.
Girls On Film includes the same characters as before in The A-List novel. The drama is caught up between Anna and Ben, Cammie and Ben, Sam and Anna, and Dee and Anna. Sometimes the girls try to help Anna, but like Cammie trying to win his hear over.
The setting stays the same as most of the other books where the scene is in LA. Samantha Sharpe and Anna do travel to Veronique's which is the tony desert spa to work on a film. After Ben's disappearing act he finds Anna and wants to explain what happened the night she thought he abandoned her all alone.
Journey through the lifestyle of the rich and famous and become caught up in the drama and watch if the characters stay on the good or bad side of one another. I recommend reading Girls On Film and stay reading for the third in the novel Blonde Ambition.
The A-List novel is exciting and keeps the reader wondering about what will happen next. Will Anna and Ben get back together after Ben's disappearing act? Anna does not know if she can handle having Ben in her life even though she may love him. The book keeps people on their toes and reading all night to finish the book to see what happens.
Girls On Film includes the same characters as before in The A-List novel. The drama is caught up between Anna and Ben, Cammie and Ben, Sam and Anna, and Dee and Anna. Sometimes the girls try to help Anna, but like Cammie trying to win his hear over.
The setting stays the same as most of the other books where the scene is in LA. Samantha Sharpe and Anna do travel to Veronique's which is the tony desert spa to work on a film. After Ben's disappearing act he finds Anna and wants to explain what happened the night she thought he abandoned her all alone.
Journey through the lifestyle of the rich and famous and become caught up in the drama and watch if the characters stay on the good or bad side of one another. I recommend reading Girls On Film and stay reading for the third in the novel Blonde Ambition.
Outside Book #2
The moment Cynthia Baltres peed all over an eight thousand dollar Herme's Kelly handbag was the moment that Anna Cabot Percy decided to make Cynthia her best friend. Zoey Dean's The A-List captures teens bringing the glamorous life and drama out on paper.
Money, boys, and drama fill the Los Angles lifestyle. The theme of the book is set as cold yet loving at times. In the first ten pages the book can teach that first impression goes a very long way. Anna Percy meets an older man and from the very beginning knows he is bad news. On this same day, same plane ride, Anna realizes that her knight in shining armour, Ben, may be sitting in the next isle a few seats back in his Princeton tee. Their first impressions leads to love and heartbreak that alters the future that lies ahead for Miss Percy.
As Zoey Dean draws the readers into the book, the characters seem to either fall into the like or dislike category. Many opinions change scene by scene that make you root or boo a character. If reading this book creates a strong feeling towards a character then Zoey Dean has drawn the book around and created a world everyone can fit inside. Even though the setting is not made up,
Dean creates tons of new imagery not possible to see through the imagination.
Anna and Ben have a connection upon their first meeting on the plane, but little does Anna know Ben's ex-girlfriend Cammy has a little something coming for Cammie. Cammie's friends Sam, and Dee enter the scene and set the bar high when meeting Anna for the first time. This book gives Anna her fair share of ups and downs while still keeping hope alive to find true love.
If the question is asked to be on the a-list no one will ever get invited. I enjoyed the juicy drama and rich and famous lifestyle from the first book The A-List. I would consider jumping into the next book to see what happens with the "friends forever" called Girls On Film.
Money, boys, and drama fill the Los Angles lifestyle. The theme of the book is set as cold yet loving at times. In the first ten pages the book can teach that first impression goes a very long way. Anna Percy meets an older man and from the very beginning knows he is bad news. On this same day, same plane ride, Anna realizes that her knight in shining armour, Ben, may be sitting in the next isle a few seats back in his Princeton tee. Their first impressions leads to love and heartbreak that alters the future that lies ahead for Miss Percy.
As Zoey Dean draws the readers into the book, the characters seem to either fall into the like or dislike category. Many opinions change scene by scene that make you root or boo a character. If reading this book creates a strong feeling towards a character then Zoey Dean has drawn the book around and created a world everyone can fit inside. Even though the setting is not made up,
Dean creates tons of new imagery not possible to see through the imagination.
Anna and Ben have a connection upon their first meeting on the plane, but little does Anna know Ben's ex-girlfriend Cammy has a little something coming for Cammie. Cammie's friends Sam, and Dee enter the scene and set the bar high when meeting Anna for the first time. This book gives Anna her fair share of ups and downs while still keeping hope alive to find true love.
If the question is asked to be on the a-list no one will ever get invited. I enjoyed the juicy drama and rich and famous lifestyle from the first book The A-List. I would consider jumping into the next book to see what happens with the "friends forever" called Girls On Film.
Outside Book #1
"The paper said he died on impat. The bike was a total loss. It wasn't his fault. Michael Sherwood was only sixteen years old." Halley's best friend, Scarlett, has lost one of her best friends, her boyfriend, and has just found out she is carrying his baby. Sarah Dessen's Someone Like You acentuates the high qualities of a good friend.
Lessons in life are learned from others actions. Someone Like You illustartes qualities in a friend that every person wishes to have. Styles in a book that are the same with a fairytale ending become overused. Not every story is perfect where ever dreams come true and the under dog team always has a victorious comeback. Sarah Dessen's Someone Like You is considered heartbreaking and warmth to the soul.
Having tragedy and comfort in the same setting shows Dessen's creativity. The characters come alive trying to hlep one another in their own ways. When a friend is down and in mourning "Life is an ugly awful place not to have a best friend." At school, to the doctor, and traveling to one anothers home sets the scene for the characters. At all times Halley and Scarlett are dealing with their own problems and helping one another overcome each others.
Lessons in life are learned from others actions. Someone Like You illustartes qualities in a friend that every person wishes to have. Styles in a book that are the same with a fairytale ending become overused. Not every story is perfect where ever dreams come true and the under dog team always has a victorious comeback. Sarah Dessen's Someone Like You is considered heartbreaking and warmth to the soul.
Having tragedy and comfort in the same setting shows Dessen's creativity. The characters come alive trying to hlep one another in their own ways. When a friend is down and in mourning "Life is an ugly awful place not to have a best friend." At school, to the doctor, and traveling to one anothers home sets the scene for the characters. At all times Halley and Scarlett are dealing with their own problems and helping one another overcome each others.
Knowing that she can not let Scarlett down, Hally gets ready for the difficult journey ahead. Because a true friend is a promise you keep forever. After reading Someone Like You the qualities in Halley make me want to strive to become more like her to help a friend just as she. I do recommend Sarah Dessen's book Someone Like You for anyone who enjoys the laughter and tears of friendship.
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