Books that go in detail about events in the past have always brought the attention to a reader. Recently, in class, we learned about what it takes to write a solid memoir. In this experience, we learned multiple techniques that draw the reader in and make something sound exiting and interesting. One of these many subjects was the flashback technique which allows readers to go back and experience the event while it is happening. I have started a book which goes in full depth of the many happenings of the past. I have started the fabulous book, Birdwing by Rafe Martin. So far I have really enjoyed it and I recommend it to anyone who has a knack for fiction/adventure books.
In the reborn palace of the king, there lived six boys and a girl. After the death of hi wife, the king demanded no more as to them having the best life possible. With the exception of royalty, he was threatened to marry a woman for his life. In this arranged marriage, he had to hide his own children in a forgotten forest where they only see him ounce a week. The thing is, with all of these trips, his wife begins to become suspicious of his wear abouts, so she follows his foot prints one day to the unknown hide out and turns every one of the six boys into swans. Luckily, the sister had been out picking berries and had saw the whole thing so she knew what had happened. However the only way to turn them back, is to not speak or even whimper. She goes through the most heart breaking and devastating challenges, making 6 beaded sweaters that would help to save her brothers but in the end she completes her goal except for one little sleeve, where she missed. This is where the story begins, it is about the troubles going through life with a wing as an arm.
This book brings you on many adventures which in the end, summarize being different. I have so far really enjoyed this novel and recommend it to anyone with this kind of taste.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Summer of My German Soldier- Mr. Anton Reiker
What I have always believed to be a great book is one that has characters who are somehow surprising to read about whether the astonishment comes from the character's life or actions created by that certain person. What I truly liked about Bette Greene's creativity in Summer Of My German Soldier was that she used two different perspectives on one character. This character Patty Bergen, was one of dislike for she believed that her mom didn't appreciate her as a person because she didn't have the same beauty as she did. She is a very strong person however, she is brought down many times because she is different and cares more about her comprehension then her looks. The only friends that she had were her grandma, who spoiled her and her family's "nigger" Ruth. This is until she makes friends with a German prisoner of war.
At first, Patty and Anton met at her parents' store while the prisoners were there to buy straw hats for the cotton fields. Anton spoke with an amazingly perfect English vocabulary as the interpreter of the prisoners. As he wondered off, to look around, Patty took position as the clerk and helped him with his needs. While they talked, their friendship grew however, would they ever see eachother after this moment?
What soon became to became the top headline effected not only Patty's life but the plot of the story. The friendly German that Patty had met at the store, had just escaped from the prison camp that had held 15 other prisoners. He then became the one that everyone looked for. She knew that if there were any hope for his survival, she needed to give him shelter. This is where the story broke out. Mr. Reiker stayed in an old maid's quarters about 50 yards off of the house. It had been abandoned and Patty had fixed it up as her club house.
They over time became good friends but then, it happened, what she dreaded from the beginning, the thing that she knew had to happen did. He had to leave. He had been planing it for a while but when Ruth saw her German friend, they knew it had to be. So it happened. He got ready that afternoon and after saying goodbye to the encouraged Patty who wanted to go along, he took the 6 o'clock train to Winchester.
What has happened so far in he book, I am sure that patty and Anton have to be reunited for a bond like this one can't just leave it's sight, it will come back. Until then, I wait for this moment. When I read this book, I realize not only the meaning of of World War 2, the tragedy, the pain and so on, but the strong will of what you can do in a books like this one.
At first, Patty and Anton met at her parents' store while the prisoners were there to buy straw hats for the cotton fields. Anton spoke with an amazingly perfect English vocabulary as the interpreter of the prisoners. As he wondered off, to look around, Patty took position as the clerk and helped him with his needs. While they talked, their friendship grew however, would they ever see eachother after this moment?
What soon became to became the top headline effected not only Patty's life but the plot of the story. The friendly German that Patty had met at the store, had just escaped from the prison camp that had held 15 other prisoners. He then became the one that everyone looked for. She knew that if there were any hope for his survival, she needed to give him shelter. This is where the story broke out. Mr. Reiker stayed in an old maid's quarters about 50 yards off of the house. It had been abandoned and Patty had fixed it up as her club house.
They over time became good friends but then, it happened, what she dreaded from the beginning, the thing that she knew had to happen did. He had to leave. He had been planing it for a while but when Ruth saw her German friend, they knew it had to be. So it happened. He got ready that afternoon and after saying goodbye to the encouraged Patty who wanted to go along, he took the 6 o'clock train to Winchester.
What has happened so far in he book, I am sure that patty and Anton have to be reunited for a bond like this one can't just leave it's sight, it will come back. Until then, I wait for this moment. When I read this book, I realize not only the meaning of of World War 2, the tragedy, the pain and so on, but the strong will of what you can do in a books like this one.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
A New Friend-Summer Of My German Soldier
Good books are ones with deep meaning, a sense of unique style and the aspect that brings the readers attention into what the author is talking about. These kinds of effect have been brought out especially in the amazing novel, Summer Of My German Soldier. I have always been interested in historical fiction but had never truly understood the Holocaust. After reading this book however, I have been able to get to know it a bit more.
When I began to read the book, most of the subjects that the author was speaking of such as what in the world happened that caused the war, but now I can some how relate to these titles. One thing that I wasn't to certain about and still am not sure about is what the initials, POW stand for. They were used on the back of the German prisoner's jacket but what they mean is still blurry.
What has happened so far in this book has truly effected the perspective that I have on the war. However, one thing that is changing the ways of this book is a German prisoner that Patty meets called Anton. Although Patty is not allowed to be friend the Germans let alone talk to them, Patty sees something different in him; "Anton hates Hitler more than anyone else". This is because Hitler killed his family. Patrica met Anton at her parent's store on main street but they became better friends when Anton snook out of the prison camp and secretly stayed in the abandoned maid's quarters which Patty had fixed up to be her club house.
So far, I have begun to become more attached to the many conflicts in the novel. What I have come to realize is that everyone in the world is equal and no matter whom you say you are, each race is equal and there is no point in contradicting someone if you know that they are right. This is a mistake that was made that had an influence on the war.
When I began to read the book, most of the subjects that the author was speaking of such as what in the world happened that caused the war, but now I can some how relate to these titles. One thing that I wasn't to certain about and still am not sure about is what the initials, POW stand for. They were used on the back of the German prisoner's jacket but what they mean is still blurry.
What has happened so far in this book has truly effected the perspective that I have on the war. However, one thing that is changing the ways of this book is a German prisoner that Patty meets called Anton. Although Patty is not allowed to be friend the Germans let alone talk to them, Patty sees something different in him; "Anton hates Hitler more than anyone else". This is because Hitler killed his family. Patrica met Anton at her parent's store on main street but they became better friends when Anton snook out of the prison camp and secretly stayed in the abandoned maid's quarters which Patty had fixed up to be her club house.
So far, I have begun to become more attached to the many conflicts in the novel. What I have come to realize is that everyone in the world is equal and no matter whom you say you are, each race is equal and there is no point in contradicting someone if you know that they are right. This is a mistake that was made that had an influence on the war.
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