Laura Hillenbrand's Life And Accomplishments

In times of struggle, people can be in quite different situations but still come to similar conclusions. Authors Ian McEwan and Paul Elwork, push their protagonists to extremes in their stories but come to a similar conclusion: that to move on in their lives they need to find forgiveness. Briony Tallis in Ian McEwan’s novel ‘Atonement’ leads her family through a long period of denial due to a life-ruining lie she created. Years after the event Briony is still trying to fix her mistakes as she finds she cannot live in a world without reparation. Similarly, Emily Stewart in Paul Elwork’s novel ‘The Girl Who Would Speak for the Dead’ lies to people who, after the recent war, are grieving for

“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them”, says Maya Angelou, an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. This quote reflects to Sarah’s journey in the novel Sarah’s Key by Tatiana De Rosnay, since the main character, Sarah, faces events that affect her well being, as they make her both weaker and stronger. These events causes her to lose her innocence, makes her persistent, and then eventually drives her to be pessimistic. Sarah experiences traumatic events through her journey, which leads her to change both in a positive and negative way.

In the novel, Catherine Called Birdy by Karen Cushman, the author shows the amount of determination and courage that one girl uses in her life. Catherine faces many challenges in her life but she works her way through them. She later finds out that after the amount of suffering she went through that there is brightness for her. Later she later learns that everything works out for the better. Every bad thing eventually turns good in the long run the only challenge is time.

The authors of the four memoirs overcame their childhood obstacles with the help of their parents. Gary Soto overcame his childhood obstacle by finally listening to his mother. Laurence Yep overcame his early life obstacles by letting people into his life. Barack Obama over his infancy obstacle by accepting his father. Julia Alvarez over her barrier by accepting the U.S. All these authors have only one thing in common they all had help from their parents to achieve their obstacles.

Written by Laura Hillenbrand, Unbroken is an astonishingly detailed tale or triumph and redemption. The thesis of the book is that the key to survival is through the preservation of human dignity.

Laura Secord also known as Laura Ingersoll was born on September 13, 1775 and died on October 17, 1868. Laura Ingersoll Secord was the daughter of Thomas Ingersoll. Thomas was wounded in the war of 1812, and Laura saved him and took him home to nurse him. Laura’s father used to fight in wars. Thomas (Laura’s Father) lived in Massachusetts and later on took his family and moved to Niagara Region (Upper Canada) after granting a land after applying. Short while later when Laura was married to James Secord. James Secord was seriously wounded at the battle of Queenston Heights. Laura’s mother passed away on February 3rd, 1784 and a really sad incident.

Laura Jane Addams was born on September 6th 1860 in Cedarville, Illinois. She was the eighth of nine children born in her family. Her father was an affluent state senator and businessman. Since her dad had an important job, she was wealthy. At a young age, she suffered from various health problems

The authors of the four memoirs overcame their childhood obstacles by reconnecting with their parents. Gary Soto overcame his problem of not wanting to work in the fields by reconnecting with his mother. Laurence Yep reconnected with his father and found out that he loves him for who he is which helped him change his perspective that his dad didn’t like him. When Barack Obama’s father came to visit he reconnected with him and his fatherly love resolved Barack’s problem of not having friends in school. The cause of Julia Alvarez’s parents sending her and her siblings to an American school reconnected herself with them and fixed her issue of living in a dangerous country. Authors of memoirs describe overcoming obstacles to teach readers

Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. She was raised by her parents and her older sister. Her sister almost died at the age of one due to the illness of meningitis just escaping death.

“We have to be braver than we think we can be, because God is constantly calling us to be more than we are.” (“Madeleine L’Engle”) Madeleine L’Engle had a very intriguing life. Her famous writing style was affected by her childhood and family.

Laura Ingalls Wilder was born February 7, 1867 in Pepin County, Wisconsin to pioneers Charles and Caroline Ingalls. She was the second of five children. She had three sisters, Mary, Grace, and Carrie, and a brother, Charles that died when he was 9 months old. As a child, she moved quite often as settlers did. The family lived in Wisconsin, Kansas, Walnut Grove, Minnesota, Burr Oak, Iowa, and De Smet, South Dakota. With moving so often, Laura rarely attended school, she learned from her sisters and by teaching herself. At 15, in an attempt to help earn money, she got her teaching certificate and went to teach at a school, Boochie School in South Dakota. Laura taught for 3 years before marrying Almonzo

Or would I go outside and live day to day” (McDaniel). Choose the way you live your life don't live in fear. Lurlene is an American author Who has written more than 70 adult books. She is well known for writing about young adults struggling with mortality and chronic illnesses. She created her career as a therapeutic way to deal with the trauma when her son was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes.

“Home is the nicest word there is.” -Laura Ingalls Wilder (brainyquote.com). Laura loved her home and family, causing inspiration for the books she wrote. Laura, known by some as “Beth”, is a famous Kansan from the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. She was born in Pepin, Wisconsin, on February 7th, 1867. She grew up and lived most of her life in southeast Kansas. Her mother, Caroline Ingalls, was a teacher. Her father, Charles Ingalls, was a hunter, farmer, and a carpenter. She had 3 siblings, Mary, Carrie, and Freddy, who died as an infant (biography.com).

To begin with, your display of accomplishments has fascinated me in many ways. First, your success story of your high-achievements describes who you are as an achiever. On the other hand, I agree that retail management is challenging. However, it appears that you have defeated the odds by utilizing skillful managerial tactics to work in your favor. Your dream job and backup job provides descriptive detail information about your coffee shop café entrepreneur endeavors. Your enthusiasm and motivation will be the key factor of your accomplish. Moreover, it is evident throughout your paper you enjoy the challenging world of retail and problem solving.

On June 27, 1880, a girl named  Helen Adams Keller, a very well-knowned writer, was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama,   in a white, frame cottage called “Ivy Green.” Her parents were captain Arthur Henley Keller and Kate Adams Keller.